Schleich 16840 Border-Collie

The flock guard pose is perfect, and the painted eye looks sharp enough to actually herd with. It’s sturdy and didn’t tip over on the shelf, but the tail feels a bit fragile for rough play. Still, my little shepherd won’t stop carrying it around.

Our kids love acting out farm rescues, and this border collie's alert pose makes it perfect for leading the flock. The painted eyes really capture that intelligent, focused expression shepherds admire.

My daughter's obsessed with herding dogs and this one looks just like the real Border Collie at our neighbor's farm, right down to the graceful pose. The paint job is nice and crisp, no smudges, and it's sturdy enough for her rough play. She's already got it bossing around her toy sheep.