Mary Allen
#4 Collies combine many positive characteristics.
In addition to their duties as herding dogs, they are also popular as a guard and working dogs, as well as therapy dogs. Above all, they are popular family dogs. Typical characteristics are:
intelligence;
gentleness;
docility;
joy of work;
loyalty;
obedience;
guardian and protective instinct;
adaptability;
balance;
agility;
friendliness.
#5 This lovable dog has nevertheless retained a little stubbornness.
Owners feel this especially when they want to train the same exercises with it repeatedly. If he gets bored with the training program at some point, he simply won't follow it anymore.
#6 Collies love children and get along well with other animals in the household.
Birds, cats, and small animals simply take them into their pack and take care of them. Their love for children can sometimes go so far that they let children torment them for a long time without defending themselves. At some point, however, it can become too much for them, so they at least warn themselves. Since children usually do not understand this warning, the dog may bite if it sees no chance of avoiding the child. For this reason, in the interest of both parties, dog owners should not leave small children alone with the dog.