Before I got Oz, I was actually considering a standard poodle.
I finally decided against one, due to the grooming requirements,
but personality wise I always thought they'd make a great dog.
They're the victim of gross misrepresentation based on that silly
hairdo for the show dogs.

It's funny how our attitudes about breeds can change. I never
though of myself as having a Collie, because I didn't think the
long nose was attractive. But I really wanted a gentle,
friendly, trainable breed, so I decided that except for grooming
requirements, appearance wasn't going to be considered in
my choice. Now that I have a Collie, I find that the thing I love
best about him is his nose.

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