border collie
noun
often capitalized B
: any of a breed of medium-sized sheepdogs of British origin noted for their herding abilities
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In New Orleans, 65-year-old Robert Hammock donned a beanie and rallied himself and his border collie Tillie for a snowy, frosty morning walk.
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Gerald Herbert and David J. Phillip, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
Rollo, a border collie in the United Kingdom, regularly features in TikTok videos posted by @mikeandrollo, an account dedicated to his adventures.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The dogs, who are airport employees with official badges and uniforms, have a set schedule and work during peak travel hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alita, a border collie, is Kuki’s teammate.
—Mehmet Guzel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
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Gerald Herbert and David J. Phillip, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
Rollo, a border collie in the United Kingdom, regularly features in TikTok videos posted by @mikeandrollo, an account dedicated to his adventures.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The dogs, who are airport employees with official badges and uniforms, have a set schedule and work during peak travel hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alita, a border collie, is Kuki’s teammate.
—Mehmet Guzel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Border collie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/border%20collie. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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