Re: What is the scientific name for a Border Collie (sheep dog)?

In classification systems (taxonomy), scientific names are provided for species and higher levels of classification. Border collie 
is a breed of dog - breeds of dogs do not have separate scientific names, but share the same name as a species. The
scientific name for domestic dogs is either canis familiaris or canis lupus familiaris (a subspecies of the wolf, canis lupus);
please see this previous related Mad Scientist answer.



You can find out more about the border collie breed of domestic dogs at websites like:
The United States Border Collie Club  or
American Border Collie Network or 
the Wonderful World of Border Collies or
Dog Owner's Guide: The Border Collie