Example Sentences

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The most remarkable of the test cases seen in this very entertaining program are Australian shepherds and border collies, which are known for their intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The youngest of her five border collies, Rhythm seemed fated for Sagi.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

So far, almost all the agility championships have gone to border collies, and nearly all the obedience titles to Labs.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

Border collies mimic arctic foxes, which are their only natural predators.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023

In the early 1960s, during what my mother referred to as "the tail end of the Lassie years," my parents were given two collies, which they named Rastus and Duchess.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris