Mary Allen
#7 The Collie bonds very strongly to its owner and is able to understand subtle gestures and act accordingly.
#8 A Collie senses impatience or underlying anger or dislike immediately and can quickly become uncomfortable.
If strangers are not introduced to him as friends, he usually does not tolerate them for long. The innate protective instinct makes the collie the perfect protection dog.
#9 However, anyone considering a collie as a family member should make sure they can provide this lively breed with an adequate amount of exercise.
Not only long and extensive walks are useful, but also dog sports such as agility, which challenge the dog both physically and mentally.