You need to talk to folks who own them first. They are NOT couch potatoes. They absolutely must have something to do. If you don't provide them with something to do, they will find stuff on their own, and the chances are extremely good you won't like what they find.
They need toys. A farm is probably the best BC toy, if you can afford one.
They need free run time every day, and preferably several times a day. Walking them on a leash will not suffice (although they are quite capable of learning good leash manners).
They are extremely smart (I have seen my BC learn things many times with only with a single trial), sensitive and want to please (requiring a gentle hand in training), but are also expected to think for themselves and act independently.
But more than anything, they are busy, busy, busy!
Be aware of what you are getting into.
Thanks for the info. All my dogs are outdoor dogs. I live in a rural area and have plenty of room.
On the other hand, I don’t have the time to spend with them I once had. The last dog I had was a pup someone just dumped off here. She was mostly Lab with a bit of mutt mixed in.
She was a sweet dog, very affectionate but she chewed up every thing I had outside. I had a young couple stop by one day and ask if I wanted to give her away. (When she first got here I put up a sign for a free pup and they probably had seen it) I had gotten used to her by then and kept her.
I now wish I had given her away as she just disappeared one day. I suspect someone took her but will probably never know for sure.
I’d generally agree, but OTOH my aunt has had and bred farm BCs for decades. She has let her children and nephews take those puppies and they have not had much trouble with them in normal suburban life.
I’m still a GS person and still never forget how my long-gone dog outsmarted her BCs in their own house!