I really wish that I could own pets but I have severe allergies.  Do you have pets?
Yes, I have a Border Collie. They were developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region my home country.
Wow, what a coincidence I remember having a Border Collie growing up and many other type of animals. They are very mild-mannered dogs.
I run a horse farm so I adopt it for it's intelligence and obedience. It helps keeps the horses in check.
That's very interesting to know.  Did you have to train your Border Collie?
Not really being the most intelligent of all domestic dogs she was able to pick up on everything her self. 
I'm sure that's a big help around your farm.  This is going to make me want to look into hypoallergenic dogs.  My children have been begging for a pet.
Careful, my vet claimed that there is no basis to the claims that certain dog breeds are hypoallergenic