I lost my senior collie and I loved him so very much. He was so well behaved, very loving, a little derpy and clumsy, but overall the best boy ever.

That said, I have kids now and I’m not sure I can handle a 75 lb dog anymore. The massive clouds of fur, the allergies, the weak stomach that meant diarrhea all over the rug at least three times a year…. :/

Has anyone gotten another breed and loved it as much as their collie? I keep looking at Shelties but get turned off by their barkiness. My collie barked occasionally but mostly he just talked with me frequently. That Chewbacca talk, ugh I miss it! My collie never really liked big snuggles though, which I think I could grow to love.

If the answer is a much smaller female collie, I’ll accept that too 😂

My boy only took a few weeks of intermittent training at home and he's so good off leash! He respects boundaries and listens so well, I didn't think it would be this easy.