Border Collies are a distinct breed with their black and white pattern and their intense stares. These penetrating stares are what helped them be one of the best herding dogs. In fact, around the world, Border Collies are still used to tend to herds.
Border Collies are best for a family who has plenty of activities for this breed to stay busy with. Because they are so intelligent they need constant stimulation or they could resort to destroying furniture. This intelligence does help make this breed easy to train, and once their energy is directed to a task they are happy as can be. Some activities they excel at are agility, flyball, frisbee, and various obedience trainings.
Border Collies are also very sensitive and can easy pick up on commands and emotions of their owners. These pups will be super happy in any household where they have plenty to do and lots of room to roam!