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

Her four border collies followed behind, scampering through tall grass and wildflowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

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

He saw collies, boxers, terriers, Labradors and combinations thereof.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy