© All content, graphics, and pictures are copyright to Eclipse Border Collies 2002.
This information was found by me on the sources listed at the bottom of the page. I find it fascinating that our breed can be
traced back to four distinctly different dogs.
Northumbrian Type:
The Northumbrian type is based on the Border Collie foundation dog Adam Telfer’s Hemp born
in 1894. This type is usually medium-sized with rough coats and very little white trim.
Wiston Cap Type:
The Wiston Cap type is based on Wiston Cap. These Border Collies are usually rough
coated, with large, blocky heads with the standard white collar, chests, and forelegs.
They are known for their tremendous natural outruns and biddable natures.
Nap Type:
The Nap type is based on Whitehope Nap. These dogs are usually smooth coated, strong,
fast and powerful dogs. They usually have a square outline, since many have longer legs
and shorter bodies. A lot of these Border Collies have made up our cattle lines.
Herdman’s Tommy Type:
The Herdman’s Tommy type is based on Herdman’s Tommy. These dogs are usually
medium-sized, rough coat, with a lot of bone. They usually are black tri known for their
good nature, power, but strong-headedness.
Sources:
The Border Collie
Border Collie Breed Information
© All content, graphics, and pictures are copyright to Eclipse Border Collies 2002.
This information was found by me on the sources listed at the bottom of the page. I find it fascinating that our breed can be
traced back to four distinctly different dogs.
Northumbrian Type:
The Northumbrian type is based on the Border Collie foundation dog Adam Telfer’s Hemp born
in 1894. This type is usually medium-sized with rough coats and very little white trim.
Wiston Cap Type:
The Wiston Cap type is based on Wiston Cap. These Border Collies are usually rough
coated, with large, blocky heads with the standard white collar, chests, and forelegs.
They are known for their tremendous natural outruns and biddable natures.
Nap Type:
The Nap type is based on Whitehope Nap. These dogs are usually smooth coated, strong,
fast and powerful dogs. They usually have a square outline, since many have longer legs
and shorter bodies. A lot of these Border Collies have made up our cattle lines.
Herdman’s Tommy Type:
The Herdman’s Tommy type is based on Herdman’s Tommy. These dogs are usually
medium-sized, rough coat, with a lot of bone. They usually are black tri known for their
good nature, power, but strong-headedness.
Sources:
The Border Collie
Border Collie Breed Information
