The Border Collie makes a great tracking dog due to its inquisitive nature, its willingness to work as a partner with its trainer, and its impervious nature in regard to difficult weather and terrain.

There are three general areas in which one may pursue a tracking interest.  AKC tracking, Shutzhund tracking, and Search & Rescue.  The below links will provide introductory information on all three areas.  The most popular type of tracking is AKC tracking, where a dog is asked to follow a track which is aged between 30 minutes and 5 hours, and may be anywhere from 440 yards to 1,000 yards. Many people find AKC tracking to be a very enjoyable sport due to its noncompetitive nature, and ability to spend time in the great outdoors.