[Flirt] dr. bill, once you switch to "occassional rogue dogs" rather than "routinely destoyed", I can agree with you. I must admit that there are (pardon the double entrendre) a few black sheep, aberrant thugs, in every family, including mine.

One source (http://www.bcrescue.org/bc-page.html) says,
Question: What is the best thing about Border Collies?
Answer: Border Collies are extremely intelligent and active dogs.
Question: What is the worst thing about Border Collies?
Answer: Border Collies are extremely intelligent and active dogs.

Rather like ayleurs! [tail-wagging -e] [/Flirt]