7 Dog Breeds Most Similar to Border Collies

Australian Shepherd

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Shetland Sheepdog

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Belgian Malinois

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Rough Collie

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Australian Cattle Dog

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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