Border Collies are considered the smartest dogs. They understand new commands after only 5 repetitions.
Border Collies have a strong herding instinct and may try to herd children, pets, cars, and more without proper training.
Border Collies need over 2 hours of exercise and mental stimulation daily. If under-stimulated, they develop bad habits.
Border Collies have very sensitive hearing and may react strongly to loud noises like fireworks or thunder.
Bred as herding dogs, Border Collies want a job to do and get bored easily without enough activity.
Border Collies originated from the border region between Scotland and England where they herded sheep.
Border Collies use their signature "herding eye" stare to control the movement of livestock.