Often called the world's premiere sheepherding dogs, Border Collies are renowned for their ability to move sheep in a silent and controlled manner, all at the will of their masters.

边境牧羊犬以的牧羊方式博，可以按主人的意特有的“眼神”静悄悄地牧羊，的“眼神”被描写为“凝视的目光把羊赶溜溜的”。