Doggone Dog Facts
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The border collie was developed to gather and control sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England. They will herd anything that moves, including children, cars, people on bikes, cats, and squirrels. |
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The highly trainable and intelligent border collie excels in various canine sports, including obedience, flyball, agility, tracking, and flying disc competitions. |
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Border collies are known for their intense stare, or ‘eye,’ with which they control their flocks. |
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It is believed that the border collie “stare” comes from its ancestors, such as the Gray Wolf. |
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Conservation Fund
Since 2003, the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens conservation fund has provided well over $15 million in grants to over 1,200 organizations.