1. Border Collies Origins
Guards against wild animals
Herds animals
Working sheep dogs
1700s – was working in the hills of border countries of England, Scotland, and Wales.

2. Collies are good : At herding sheep – eager to please and to work
At speed, are strong and agile
Companions and working partners
Thinkers and quick to learn
- physique, etc 

3. Costs, Health – Needs, Care
About NZ$1000 or more to buy
Food
Injections
Kennels
Vet fees
Feeding it
Clean bed, bowl, and skin (grooming)
Play time
Training
Sleep
- breeding, things to consider when buying

4. Training To sit on command To walk on a lead without pulling
To lie down on command
To stay on command
To come back when called
training