Why did herding breeds other than border collie go out of fashion?

[HomeOfMyOwn]

Daft question but I assume collie type breeds like the rough collie, old English sheepdog, Shetland sheepdog, etc were at one time common choices as working herding dogs? So why now are they fairly rare (and even more so as working dogs) and border collies common place?

Hi redcar

Collies really are a one man/woman dog. And, yes, extremely loyal.

Not a dog to have if your time is limited. They need a great deal of human interaction. Fantastic dogs if you have time for them but they can be a nightmare if left to their own devices for long periods. Hence why so many end up being rehomed (If they are lucky) 😢