Casey is cute.. I would love to see more pics of her. I was thinking she has similar markings to a Bernese or Entelbucher..

JRTs are awesome dogs, my friend Amanda has a female named Zoe who is so sweet, but extremely hyper and a little nuerotic. She once dug halfway through a wood door when she was kept in room for a few hours, out of her crate by mistake .. Maybe you could meet the parents of the litter anyway just to see? Its cool you're looking into the SPCA. I just went there last week! I go to visit people I used to know there, but also to check out the dogs.. I didnt see that girl but I saw lots of cute BC mixies, sadly. If you're looking for a mellow dog, though, I would steer clear of Border Collies!! However, if your daughter is looking for a running partner or some one to compete in (atleast one) canine sports with, BCs are perfect for that. They're also total, complete velcro dogs, they invented that term .

You've got a lot of good suggestions! CKC's are cute and VERY sweet and mellow dogs, but all of the dogs that I've met have had bad health at a young age.. even the very well-bred CKC's, which is why many die young. I read that a large percentage, like 75%, are carriers of luxating patellas, or dysplasia. There are a few websites on it. We had a CKC in flyball class who was an adorable boy, but he had really bad skin allergies and couldn't ever compete because of his elbows, and he was just over 1 year old. I personally am so in love with Boston Terriers, I have to suggest them... they are extremely cute, playful, fun little dogs. They're small, but they have some substance to them, and they typically do WONDERfully with other dogs, kids, and all people and animals. I am in love with BT's! how can you not love this?....



anyway, good luck! I hope you find a great dog... and, if you are interested in BT's, I know two really awesome breeders in the area.. one of which has a litter out right now, I think. They live right in my town, too.