Editing Border Collie (section)

===Dog sports===
They perform well at some higher jump heights at dog agility competitions, so much so that in England, competitions often include classes for ABC dogs, "Anything But Collies".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.agilitynet.co.uk/shows/abcagility_semifinals2008.html |title=KC ABC Agility Semi-Finals |publisher=Agilitynet.co.uk |date=2008-07-15 |access-date=2010-09-13}}</ref>

The Border Collie's speed, agility, and stamina have allowed them to dominate in dog activities like flyball and [[disc dog]] competitions. Their trainability has also given them a berth in [[Musical canine freestyle|dog dancing]] competitions.

Border Collies have a highly developed sense of smell and with their high drive make excellent and easily motivated tracking dogs for [[Tracking (dog)|tracking trials]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justusdogs.com.au/dog-pages/dog-breeds/538/border-Collie.cfm |title=Border Collie |publisher=Justusdogs.com.au|access-date=2010-09-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325111147/http://www.justusdogs.com.au/dog-pages/dog-breeds/538/border-collie.cfm |archive-date=25 March 2010 }}</ref> These trials simulate the finding of a lost person in a controlled situation where the performance of the dog can be evaluated, with titles awarded for successful dogs. Border Collies are used as search dogs in mountain rescue in Britain. They are particularly useful for searching large areas of hillside and [[avalanche]] debris. Hamish MacInnes believed that dark-coated dogs are less prone to snow blindness.<ref>Hamish MacInnes, ''International Mountain Rescue Handbook'' (London; Constable, 1972)47-63</ref>