[pax_et_bonum]

Now that we have a young one I'd like to have another dog that I know will be protective, but not attack the child? Is that possible?

Collies and Shelties are wonderful breeds.

We had collies when I was a child, and they would actually "herd" us off the road and back into our yard.

Both breeds are very smart and protective, and extremely gentle.

[mockingbyrd]

We too had a collie growing up, sweetest thing ever. Border Collie/Collie mis is great too, gives you the brains with the sweet disposition.

I am dog sitting my dad's golden retriever, he's a very well behaved mellow dog, great around the grandkids as well.