Ours was so smart, she'd tell us when the cat was up to no good. She went with me everywhere in the car and slept next to the baby to guard her. Always polite and respectful. A real sweety. Had a wonderful sense of humor and would actually laugh. Somehow, she picked up tornado safety because everytime there was bad weather, she'd jump in the bathtub. She was a stray who someone had dumped along the highway. We think she was further mistreated because she would slink away at the sight of a gun.
We told them, in no uncertain terms (without hitting them), they were not to eat chickens. But we have to constantly be with them outside, otherwise they will take off after them. It's a game to them! They were professionally trained too.
They are great around our kids. And they have wonderful personalities. One even "sings" along with music she likes.