In 1860, a Border Collie dog took part in the Second Dog Show in England. At this show, the dog was seen by Queen Victoria, who practically fell in love with her. English dog breeder J. Lloyd spent a lot of money on breeding and training these dogs. Already in 1876, he brought 100 sheep to one of the estates in London, which helped develop the shepherding abilities of the border collie. Today the Border Collie is recognized as the best shepherd dog. But animals of this breed are bred not only as helpers for grazing. They have long been the favorites of thousands of families around the world. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in October 1995.