The ancestors of the border collie appeared in England at a time when it became necessary to use dogs as helpers for sheep herding. They were especially popular among the inhabitants of the highlands of England and Scotland. In this case, the dogs slightly differed from each other depending on the area of ​​their breeding. Shepherd breeds have become associated with a specific region of the country. So the following names appeared: Welsh Shepherd Dog, Northern Shepherd Shepherd Dog, Highland Collie, Collie, and others. The very name “collie” clearly reflects the Scottish roots of the animal, because this word originates in the Scottish dialect.