Considered to be the ultimate sheepdog, the border collie has been bred over the years for function more than anything else. Evidence of the history of the breed is believed to be found in the wood carvings by Thomas Beckwick, featured in The History of Quadrupeds, which was written prior to 1800. It is said that the works show some resemblance to both the rough-coated and smooth-coated varieties of today's border collie. There was a variety of sheepdogs in Great Britain in the 1800s, each of which had their own herding style, and the first documented sheepdog trial was held in 1873. It is said that a dog named Hemp performed exceedingly well in the contest, and it is believed that he is the father of the border collie breed. Apparently Hemp was able to herd the sheep by calmly staring at them instead of nipping at their heels and barking. Some believe that the border collie descended from older British droving dogs, and that a mix of spaniel was added in. Records show that classes for "Scotch Sheep Dogs" were held at the Birmingham Dog Society in 1860....... Find out more about this dog breed.
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