Crowe wrote:
The smarter the better. That's why when I travel, I bring a Border Collie.
I disagree. There's a lot to be said about a lazy dufus who will obey commands and not look for trouble. I love border collies but I will never get one-I don't need a dog that's smarter than me! :B Keeping certain breeds challenged and busy presents a whole new set of issues. I know, if you train your dog well yada yada yada but sometimes one who's too lazy or stupid to do anything fits the bill.[/qruote]
I like smart dogs. But there are different types of smart dogs. Border collies, shepherds, etc. are smart but they want to please you. So they tend to use their smarts in good ways.
On the flipside, I grew up with a Siberian Husky. These dogs are extremely smart, but more importantly, they know it and they enjoy outwitting us mere humans every chance they get. There is never a moments peace because they will wait for that perfect opportunity to outwit you and then they laugh at you.
Shepherds never laugh at you.
