The word “collie” is actually Scottish in origin and is used to describe shepherd dogs. This is how the nickname “Border Collie” was born. (2/15) by Judy Powell September 5, 2020, 9:41 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article .Originally raised in Scotland, the Border Collie thrived in the area between Scotland and England – literally on the border – where these live dogs have tended sheep for centuries. Next article They Are The Champions: Border Collies are truly the champions among any herding breed – although they were originally bred to herd sheep in the United Kingdom, they are still used to herd different types of livestock in farm/ranch settings. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.