If you want a BOrder Collie, go to a rescue or shelter and get a mix like I did.

My dog is Part Border Collie part Terrier mix(JRT and something else)

She is crazy outside, loves to run and chase things, catch balls, loves to herd other dogs, and LOVES flyball.

but when we are in the house she can be calm and relaxed. But then there are also times when she is still crazy inside the house.

When Border Collies get bored they find ways to entertain themselves.

Like my sweet innocent Sasha here.

When she was a puppy she got bored and ATE the wall in my hall by my bedroom. She wanted in my room and no wall was going to get in her way.

And when we used to crate her. She would decide she didnt want the pan that is in the bottom of the crate(teh kind from wal mart that are just wires, not plastic) outside.

So I would come home and look, and the crate door would be closed and the pan would be across the room, and she would be there looking at me like " Hey mom!! look what I can do!!!"

And Then there is her OCD. she is OBSSESSED with balls... and my Guinea pigs. Shes good with them, but if their out shes watching their everymove.

If your intested in a herding breed that looks similar to a border collie, but not as intense, I think you should look into an Aussie. But Aussies can be stubborn, and are known not to be great with cats, but they still have the urge to work, but not as much drive, and you can get a black and white aussie, if its the looks of a BC you like.