Collie - One of the most loyal dogs you could own

Beautiful and elegant, the Collie is well known for his undying loyalty and great adaptability to a variety of home environments. Hailing from the rugged shores of Scotland, this gentle dog makes for an excellent family companion. Due to his affectionate and sociable nature, the Collie in the 21st century has become more of a pampered pet rather than an all-around farm dog.  They are generally good with children, but still retain a strong herding instinct, meaning that it's not unnatural for them to chase fast-moving children and nip at their heels.  This makes it essential for Collies to be supervised when around children. Though Collies get along well with people and other house pets, some have a tendency to be high strung and somewhat reserved with strangers (although not in an aggressive way).  Because of this it's essential for them to be trained and socialized from an early age. Collies are extremely intelligent and quick learners.  This makes training them easy, but they do best with consistent and a variety of training sessions.  The breed comes in two different varieties based on coat length: short coat (known as the Smooth variety) and full coat (known as the Rough variety).  Both have the same characteristics and are loyal and affectionate.  Collies excel as watchdogs as they will bark when they sense any danger.