Rough Collie

The one herding breed that earns a place. Where a Border Collie's drive can turn into nipping at running children, the Rough Collie is usually softer and more placid, the gentle family dog Lassie made famous, though it may still try to round up a game of tag. It is sensitive to shouting and chaos, so it suits calmer homes best. Ask breeders about MDR1 testing, since many collies carry a gene that makes some common drugs dangerous to them, and expect barking.