Originally posted by lv4dogs
An Aussie is very similar to a BC as far as their energy level goes, Aussies are just an itty bit less active, but not by much thats for sure.
I don't mean to be rude, but if you don't think you're active enough for a BC, you're probably not active enough for an Aussie.
Well, BC's are usually more intense than Aussies... They seem to have more of a drive. It also depends on the dog itself. I've met some Aussies that are just as active as BC's, but other Aussies I've met are more mellow and playful, rather than the "I need to work, work, work" type.

A good place to look for a dog is a rescue. Maybe you can contact and talk to people from BC and Aussie rescues, and Springer rescues, to see if they have any dog that is like what you're looking for and fits your lifestyle.