[mlizzy]

I had a BC growing up and he was a handful, smart as a whip. Herded farmers cows on instinct, when he got loose he’d round them back 2 fields into their own through narrow openings in stone walls.

Well, you know exactly what you're getting into then; are you still on significant acreage? We take Addy to a softball field that is fenced in (and we also take her to play tennis!). And she runs, and runs. They are such sturdy dogs. My husband gets a kick out of watching her "moves." She knows she can sidestep Bella, but she's smart enough not to be overt about it, so that Bella still keeps chasing her. They're a really fun breed if you've got the time (and don't mind losing some shoes as you say, hats, socks, even my old winter coat is in pieces!).

Good luck on your new potential family member. Post a picture of the lucky pup if you can and ping me. I'd love to see him/her.

[silverleaf]

I’ve wanted a border collie ever since I saw Gin the dog on Britain’s Got Talent!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0jNC_w1tSw&feature=related