Our puppy, who we think is some mix of rat terrier, loves to procure pebbles, "toss" them across our tiled floors, and chase them. I think he likes the sound they make and how far he can fling them. Now, of course, we don't think this is the safest choice of "toy" for him as he likes to bite the pebbles as well.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a toy that might stimulate him in a similar way without the risk of damage to his teeth / choking?

Excuse me, I have two 6-year-old dogs and every new toy they tear into little pieces and eat. I should point out that they have never had an upset stomach. Do your pets do this?

hiii new here. just want to get some advice on how to remove my dogs bad breath. she's a rescue so she didnt get the care that she deserved so im taking action now. just want her bad breath to be removed or lessen(?) cuz she's super clingy to other people even the ones she doesn't recognize but i felt bad whenever they'd be a big disgusted by her breath which leads to them not cuddling her that much.

any recommendations would be appreciated!!!

Hey guys! So I have a 5yo corgi and I've read that working breeds need a job to fullfil their genetic drive. Unfortunately, I don't have a flock of sheep that my corgi could heard, but I was thinking that maybe I could teach him some useful home tricks so that he gets mentally stimulated (and it's a bonus for me to get some help haha) such as close/open doors, carry groceries bag (although he's to short for that) . Do you have any clever recommendations of what I could teach him? He already knows the basics (Sit, Stay, Leave it, etc.). Thanks!

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Anyone have one of these amazing animals. I recently toured a farm that raises these puppies.

You think 2,500 is too much for a puppy?

I was shocked by that. Is there a market for that expensive of an animal?

Edit: this is not a fly by night half ass operation. These people definitely know their stuff. They also raise special sheep from Switzerland and amazing gypsy horses.

Edit again lol website so you can tell me the red flags if you are so inclined...

https://colonialvillagelabradoodles.com/

final edit: i see now the error of my thinking. I knew this was way to high to pay. I cant believe it really. I see how this is not a quality business. thanks to all for the information. I got it, despite the downvotes

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So I was thinking of getting a cavalier king charles spaniel because they are one of my favourite dog breeds and I read they are very affectionate which I like,they are relatively easy to train and are good for small houses because my house isn't the biggest and my garden isn't too big either,but I also read that they don't really like being alone for too long and I still have to go to school every day which is 7 hours a day for 4 days and around 4 hours 30 mins for 1 day so would it still be a good idea for me to get one?

Wondering what he will look like when he gets older. He is 4 months and 35lbs. Very calm boy for a puppy. Was told by the rescue he was GSD/lab/pitbull. Going to get a DNA test for him soon. Wondering if he has some working breeds in him and if I should start doing research on jobs for him. Thanks!

https://imgur.com/a/r9jvDOX

Apologize for the weird question, but it's something that has been bothering me for a while. I've bought a house some time ago (still waiting for it to finish construction, so not moved in yet) but I'm having some doubts now. It's a row house with a small garden - about 35m2 (376 sq ft google tells me), and the ground floor of the house is roughly 45m2, combined it's about 17x5 meters, 7x5 meters (22x16 feet if I calculate correctly) for the garden (I don't live in the US so it's probably a tad different than you guys are used to, but regardless). My doubts pertain to the fear that this small garden will not be enough for my Yorkie to do any running around or zoomies, but hopefully keeping the door to the garden open should allow her to use the full 17 meters. What are your experiences with dogs running into and from the garden to home back again? Do dogs enjoy that?

We have a golden retriever that is about to be a year old eventually I think we will get another puppy ( older z) which I think will help we also get bark superchewer box so when chews thru one layer he can still use toy But he loved his animal toys he has gone through the kong monkey, fox, bear , octopus, etc looking for very durable option

Is two 30 min walk better or one 1h walk

Narrowed dog food selection down to two:

(1). Purina ONE® +Plus SmartBlend Adult Dog Dry Food - Salmon, No Artificial Preservatives, With Vitamins

(2). Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Adult Dry Dog Food - Salmon & Rice

Any comments on one vs the other?

Hi everyone,

My 85-lb dog and I just added a teeny 9-lb dog to our home. I want to get them matching collars, bandannas, sweaters, etc. (our Christmas card will be EXTRA this year) but I find that a lot of retailers that have stuff for my big dog don't have stuff for my little dog, or vice versa. Does anyone have suggestions for stores, Etsy makers, etc that have a large range of sizes so I could find items to fit both dogs? Thanks in advance!

Hello All,

** NOT Kong. I've tried it and it's too heavy for her**

My Doberman has one love in this world and it's the Petstages Orka Treat Dispensing Tire. I went to order another one and was horrified to find that it has been discontinued. I can't over state that this toy is my dog's whole world. Nothing else exists if the tire is around. Not sure what I'll do when the most recent one "dies"

I have looked high and low and cannot find a decent replacement/comparable product. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I honestly thought about starting a petition to see if I can get the company to start manufacturing them again.

I read all the rules and I think this post should be okay, apologies if I'm in the wrong there.

Which pet insurance is best for you? Are there any that may cover your dog's current treatment? Did your dog get injured during the waiting period and want to know if you're covered?

Here's the place to ask.

Do know we cannot help you here with medical concerns, and lying or not disclosing things to the insurance company is illegal so we don't allow that either.

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Hi! My 55lb lab/dooodle mix’s favorite toy right now is a craft pompom (he found it during a craft day with our toddlers) and it’s a bit smaller than a ping pong ball. It goes pretty far in his mouth sometimes and I worry it will cause problems.

He loves catching it, throwing it up in the air, running after it, and generally being a goofball with it. Larger toys he tends to destroy.

Any ball or toy suggestions that are a bit bigger, but not too big, and kind of light and fluffy?

So I'm brining home my new puppy at the end of November. I currently have a 10yr old rescued cat that was declawed by her previous owners. My issue is she doesn't like to jump because I'm assuming it hurts her paws, and our puppy is a miniature pinscher, so he won't be much bigger than our cat when fully grown.

Me and my boyfriend are kind of struggling to figure out a solution to keep the puppy away from her food when he's older. My cat does not eat all at once and feeds throughout the day so it's not like we can separate them until they are both finished eating. We are currently trying to feed her on a table but she's having none of that and screams at us because her food is not on the floor. I've been considering putting a ramp up to the table but again, I fear that the dog will just climb up their himself and eat her food anyway.

Obviously for the first two years while he's training he'll be kenneled or put in a pen while we are away, but when we're home I can't constantly be watching to make sure he doesn't sneak up and eat her food. I don't know, anyone have any success keeping a small dog away from a handicapped cat?

I just adopted a 5 month old mixed breed last night and she’s terrified. She came from a foster home and had 2 siblings with her but they’ve already been adopted. We were told she was very sweet and good with cats, kids, and other dogs. I have 4 boys ages 2-7 so good with kids was a huge thing for us. Plus we have 2 cats. She was very attached to her foster mom and foster dog brother.

I brought her home last night and she’s so scared. I immediately put her in our bedroom to decompress with a crate, a blanket from her foster home, food and water. She likes cheese so I’ve been using that as a treat. She did eat her food and went potty outside, but she won’t follow me on a leash so I have to carry her outside to go.

She slept all night in her crate without a peep. It’s morning and I opened her crate up because she needs to go potty but she won’t come out.

Just needing some reassurance/advice/support that I didn’t just make a huge mistake in adopting a terrified dog that hates us. We are planning on going very slow with her and following her lead.

**Introduction**

1. Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

Yes

2. Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)?

Rescue is preferrable.

3. Describe your ideal dog.

Calm and independant. Easy to live with (for a dog). A bit playful and snuggly is appreciated of course. :)

4. What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

I don't really have a preference. I live alone and it will be my first dog. So an "easy" and small dog that I can carry around is probably the best.

5. What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

Uh. I don't know. Stuff that makes life easier I guess.

6. Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?

Nope.

**Care Commitments**

7. How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

2 hours. One before work and one after.

8. How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?

I don't know. There's no dog park close to my place I believe.

9. How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?

I think I can do a weekly hygiene session. I'm not willing to pay a professional for this outside of it being a gift.

**Personal Preferences**

10. What size dog are you looking for?

On the smaller size.

11. How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

Not much I think. x)

12. How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

I don't think it's relevant for me, probably more for my pet.

**Dog Personality and Behavior**

13. Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

Some personal space.

14. Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

More eager-to-please (if that's possible with the previous answer. :'D)

15. How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?

I prefer a friendly dog that comes to greet.

16. Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

If it comes to it, yes.

17. Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

None that comes to mind and that's isn't obvious.

**Lifestyle**

18. How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

On average, I'd say he'll be alone 3 days per week, 7-9h during the day.

19. What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?

I live alone.

20. Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

Nope.

21. Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

Nope.

22. Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

I rent already, there's no particular restrictions outside of being clean, calm and not destroying stuff.

23. What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

Paris, France. We have categories of dogs that are loosely enforced.

24. What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

Summer is probably 30°, winter is probably 0°.

**Additional Information and Questions**

25. Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.

No additional information.

26. Feel free to ask any questions below.

Nope.

Thank you for your time and advices !

Hi, poor Kobe twisted in the air trying to catch a ball and got himself a spiral fracture below the knee in his back leg. Vet says no operation or cast needed, just rest. He's normally the happiest little dude in the world but is currently feeling very sorry for himself. My issue is when he perks up how can I stimulate him without putting stress on the back legs? Also, any advice/video links for how to help him have a shit would be gratefully received. I have no idea how that's going to work if he can't put weight on it.

It's a flag on a string that goes between 3-4 points in a closed loop and it's powered. I saw it on a tiktok awhile ago and I forgot to buy it! Does anyone know what this is??? I'm pretty sure it's a human speed trainer thing but my dog would love it!

Hi! I'm looking for my dream dog breed(s) for when I can have a dog :) Right now i'm 22 and the dog is not for right now it's for in a few years when I have a stable job, etc So I wanna know what dog I'm gonna get because I think it's fun! I've always wanted a dog and even if I'm not ready, I want to know what my dream breed is!

1)Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

* Yes, first dog!!

2)Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)?

* I don't! Whatever is gonna get me a healthier dog I guess

3)Describe your ideal dog.

* My ideal dog is super cuddly, likes to chill and is at least mostly calm. I want a dog that's not gonna bark intensely and bother neighbours every time someone approaches my door. Also, for financial reasons, I'd like it to be a healthy dog!

4)What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

* I've done a lot of googling, and some examples of breeds that interest me (I used chewy.com to see the dogs that have the traits I like, so I hope their info is good) are the Greyhound, Papillon, Borzoi, Rat Terrier or maybe a Mastiff? or Tibetan Mastiff?. Also, the Shetland Sheepdog is I think like my ideal dog esthetically, but apparently they're super barky so I wouldn't have one.

5)What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

* Whatever I can i'd say? Like I don't necessarily need a super easy to train dog, but I wanna be able to train him still and make him do basic stuff! More trainability is a good bonus, but not a like requirement

6. Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?

* no

**Care Commitments**

7. How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

* An hour or two?

8. How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?

* I visit the local park daily, which includes a dedicated dog park area. I can commit like1 hour of outdoor activity, combining walks, interactive play, and relaxed time together. While I'm not a runner, I'm an enthusiastic walker and would ensure my dog gets plenty of exercise through both leashed walks and off-leash play at the dog park. Also, I have to say I don't have a car and live in a kinda big city, so I'd rarely have the occasion to bring him in "real" nature! I would like too though I gotta look If I can bring dogs In my city's trains maybe

9)How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?

* If he needs brushing, I'll brush him all he needs! Though I would prefer a dog I don't need to bring to a professional regularly so for the "main" brushing and grooming I want it to be simple enough that I can learn easily and do it at home

**Personal Preferences**

10)What size dog are you looking for?

* Medium to large ideally!

11. How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

* Shedding and slobber I don't really mind, but barking i'd want it to be on the quiet side

12. How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

* Not really, If I can that's great! If it's better not to that's fine too

**Dog Personality and Behavior**

13. Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

* Snuggly!!!!! 100%

14. Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

* Ideally a bit of both, I dont mind that much

15. How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?

* I worked in a door to door job once, and I really don't want a dog that barks every time someone goes up to the front door. Ideally he's not gonna bark at friends when I have people over, but it's rare and I don't do parties or anything it's always calm at home. I don't mind if he's gonna love visitors or be more scared of them, as long as he's not like aggresive

16. Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

* Honestly, I'm not sure yet I have to do more research on that

17. Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

* Not that I can think of rn

**Lifestyle**

18. How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

* My dog will probably spend most weekdays alone for my full work day (Consider I'm gonna have a cat at home so he won't be fully alone)

19. What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?

* I'm gonna be living alone, but eventually with my partner but she likes dogs and she'll be helping me

20. Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

* I am gonna have a cat (before the dog)

21. Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

* No

22. Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

* The dog would be for in a few years, and I'll (probably) be living in an apartment. But yeah I don't know what the restrictions will be so hopefully a dog that's not gonna be super hard to find a place that'll accept him,

23. What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

* I live in Montreal and here there is no breed restrictions

24. What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

* In the winter, it's average -20°C (-4°F) and on the very coldest days it's -30°C (-22°F) and in the summer it gets as hot as 30°C (86°F)

Hello! I recently adopted a 3 year old dog from a shelter. For the first few days, he only went outside. Then he started going inside when I wasn't home. I take him out every 4 or so hours, reward with treats, pets, and praise when he goes outside. When he goes inside, I say "no, we don't do that here", show him the spot, and take him outside on his leash. He's scared of the dark, and people, and other animals, and leaves, so I'm having a hard time getting him to potty in the evenings outside. Recommendations? He's my first dog, and I could really use the help.

I have a 4-year-old Siberian Husky who, while not everyone's ideal dog, is the perfect fit for me. Today, I was out with friends and casually mentioned how proud I am of how well-trained he is. My friends, who don't really know him (we live in different areas and meet in the middle), scoffed. I explained that he’s been through advanced obedience training, even earning his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. However, because he's a Husky, he doesn’t listen to just anyone—you have to earn his respect, unlike some breeds that are intrinsically motivated to please humans.

Their response was a sarcastic “So he’s not really trained, then.” I found this frustrating, especially because I see his independence as a feature, not a flaw. To me, training isn’t about erasing a dog’s personality or suppressing their natural instincts just to make them perfectly compliant. I don’t expect my Husky to behave like a Golden Retriever, as they’re wired differently. In fact, I value his independent thinking and how he clearly expresses his boundaries. It’s a trait I respect, even if it might come across as “stubbornness” to others.

While it’s not a huge deal, I find it frustrating that many people, including my friends, define a “good dog” solely as one that’s perfectly obedient, even at the cost of their comfort and natural personality. To me, the goal of training isn’t to make him submissive but to build mutual understanding and respect.

What's with the Retriever phase? Am I missing some popular TV shows that have a golden as the star? My daughter has one, my brother has one and both my nephews have one. We are the black sheeps...lol. we have 3 English Mastiffs and 2 great pyrenees. Been searching the rescue sites and lotsa Goldens there too..and you see people walking one or two at time on the streets. I have nothing against the breed. I fostered an old one for her last 4 months of life.

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I will start off with saying I plan on reaching out to breeders/people with the breeds, but I felt like this was a chance to get more peoples opinions at once.

1. Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

No, I have owed a sheltie, a husky/border collie mix, and two rough collies.

2. Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]

Reputable breeder

3. Describe your ideal dog.

I want a higher drive dog that is biddable. I would like to continue to compete in rally, fast Cat, and agility. I’ve been training my collies in scent work so I plan on starting to compete next year for that. I would also like to potentially start to do dock diving, and barn hunt as well. I like a medium to long coat that is softer. I tend to love herding breeds. I love my rough collies, but they tend to be a bit lower drive, and I want a dog that can keep up with me more. I like having a dog that I can train how to settle when needed to, but I am decently active between training, playing with dogs, hiking, walking, and competitions. I do not care about barking, my collies are very vocal. And I’ve dog sit dogs that that just scream. The barking or screaming noise has never bothered me.

4. What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

I am thinking about a Mudi or a Border Collie. Something about Mudi’s interest me a lot. They overall seem like the entire package. I was looking for a smaller sized (18 inches or smaller) with a higher drive. The low maintenance coat is a plus, but yet they are still furry. I am used to a lot of coat, and having a third dog with a lot of coat I would end up wasting so much time brushing which I already do. The border collie is known for being very biddable and trainable, but honestly bigger than I was originally looking for. The problem with the mudi is I’ve heard a lot of conflicting information on being biddable. Some say they are and easy to train others say prone to reactivity, hard to compete with, and usually unwilling to train. I’ve seen that some mudi do well in multiple different sports too. But also border collies can excel at multiple different sports.

5. What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

Opps sort of already answered this, but looking for a dog I could potentially compete with agility, rally, scent work, barn hunt, fast cat, and dock diving. I also like working on trick titles with my dogs, since it helps to build my dogs learning new things faster the more we problem solve and shape new behaviors.

6. Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport

Yes, right now just rally, agility, and fast cat. I am currently on working on scent work with the hopes to start competing next year. My dogs are progressing better than I hoped and so proud of them! I would love to get into some other sports as well such as dock diving and barn hunt. This is less available in my area so I will need to drive further. But I am excited to try it in the future.

7. How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

Oh my gosh dogs are my life. Besides work I am interacting with them. I have no friends. Well I have one friend who is just as dog crazy as me. Dividing up between my dogs easily like 6-7 hours, between in person classes, training, playing, feeding, enrichment, and walks.

8. How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?

As much as they need to be enriched. Again my dogs are my personality. Walking is more for me, but my one dog demands walks at the exact same times every day so they get at least two walks, since that’s what he demands. But sometimes it’s three. No dog parks, yikes. I have fenced in back yard for off leash fun. Hiking, and lots of training, puzzle games or licky mats for a calming behavior.

9. How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional?

Well I do all my own grooming. I have two rough collies, so when I say I groom a lot, I groom a lot. Plus my one rough collie’s favorite activity is to find burr bushes in the forest. Nails and hair between pads get done once a week. Brushing pretty much daily. Cleaning ears when needed. And brushing teeth daily. I do not mind the grooming, but having a lighter coat than a rough collie might be nice.

10. What size dog are you looking for?

More on the smaller side/medium. Maybe more like 20-40 pound range. My current are 55 pounds and 70 pounds. I have a collie that is half an inch over sized now and a collie just barely meeting standard both male. So I’m looking for something a little smaller and more agile.

11. How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

Used to shedding, my dogs love to bark, barking does not bother me. Slobber not an issue

12. How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

My county has strict leash laws. No off Leash dogs.

13. Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

I like a snuggly dog, but not a dog that wants to live in my skin. Some of the Aussies I’ve dog sat where they are not happy unless they are practically wearing you. Aussies are a little too clingy. Maybe dial it back by one and I can handle anything from that point and lower

14. Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

I like eager to please

15. How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?

I do not care either way if they greet or bark. If a tendency I am willing to train a place behavior at a young age to prevent issues.

16. Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

I do not love the idea, but things happen. I am willing to face whatever happens. I do need a dog that can learn to coexist with other dogs though even if management is needed.

17. Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

I can’t deal with dog that just is completely uninterested in learning new things.

18. How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

2-3 hours, max 4. I work remote most times, and have set up for them family to be with them when I do work.

19. What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?

No preferences.

20. Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

I have two rough collies and a rabbit. I do have a rabbit most of the time he allowed loose in the house. Mudi vs Border collie being with small animals? My rabbit is a larger rabbit and punches the dogs if they get in his face too much.

21. Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

No

22. Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

Nope, house with backyard

23. What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

No, I live in Indiana . The only thing is the city limits I live in do have strict leash laws.

24. What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

Uh winter like 20 F

Summer up to 90 F. I would say summer normally is more like 80 F.

We get all the seasons. But most of the summer is not that hot.

Anyone that is familiar with Mudi or Border collies I really would love to go with what best fits my life. My friend has a border collie, and I have met more border collies than Mudis, but my biggest concern with Border collies is the higher prey drive, and larger size. I mostly just want a very versatile dog.