Pastimes
A very high energy dog that so far hasn't abated with age. Still very alert and very bouncy. She's aloof with other dogs and non confrontational but she's happiest with people especially children. As a teenager she was difficult, tried to assert her authority and refused to obey orders though we didn't stop her training, she chose not to listen. She left her teenage stroppiness almost overnight and became the perfect dog. She knew so much, it had all been stored in her brain. Super intelligent, independent thinking without disobedience, just wants to please. Not food orientated, is happy just with praise and/or tennis ball. Always happy and eager to learn something new as often as possible. She doesn't have separation anxiety, she trusts my return. She has the intense collie state one minute and the joi de vivre and bounciness of the Springer spaniel in the next. She quarters a field like a spaniel and stalks and herds like a collie. She's a thinker and goofy at the same time. Always in a good mood and always always devoted to you. Good family dog loves everyone but has a special bond with one.Has an incredible memory. Good alert dog but too friendly with people to be guard dog. She is territorial on her property. She looks like a stocky border collie, black and white with short spaniel ears and feathering to her tail and feet. Never known a dog like her. They're hard work in the beginning but with friendship and patience they become the ultimate multi-faceted dog who will always be there for you through thick and thin. Their loyalty and intelligence takes your breath away.
