collie

noun

col·lie ˈkä-lē

: any of a breed of large dogs developed in Scotland that occur in rough-coated and smooth-coated varieties and have erect ears and a long muzzle

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There are four kinds of dogs—a dachshund, a poodle, a Border collie, and a German shepherd, whose head seems to be molting on one side. —

Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025 Bred to herd livestock, collies are now popular family pets as well as working dogs on farms and in agility competitions. —

Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 The border collie is also known for its intelligence, with the breed popular in training and obstacle courses, and as a working breed. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Piper the border collie mix lives in Minnesota with her owner, Alec DeWitt, who adopted her from a local rescue five years ago. —

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