The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region
I have always liked collies!  They are a pretty dog!  Do you have one?
I do. They are a very intelligent and obedient breed of dog.
Are they a good dog if you have kids as well?
They are actually very good with kids!
That's good since I have little ones!  Isn't that the breed of dog on the show "Lassie"?
Lassie
Lassie is a fictional character created by Eric Knight. She is a female Rough Collie dog, and is featured in a short story that was later expanded to a full-length novel called "Lassie Come-Home". Knight's portrayal of Lassie bears some features in common with another fictional female collie of the same name, featured in the British writer Elizabeth Gaskell's 1859 short story "The Half Brothers." In "The Half Brothers", Lassie is loved only by her young master and guides the
Border Collie
The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Scottish borders for herding livestock, especially sheep. It was specifically bred for intelligence and obedience.
Considered highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in sheepdog trials and dog sports. They are often cited as the most intelligent of all domestic dogs. Border Collies continue to be employed in their traditional work of herding livestock throughout the world.
Description.
In general, Border Collies are medium