Manzo - we do have a couple of acres, but we actually breed our dogs to be mellow family dogs. This is the difference in temperament you will see using "show" dog lines verses "working" dog lines. Our dogs will play frisbee until you can't throw it anymore, keep up on any walk/jog/hike I can do, and can be total couch potatoes. You are right about the herding instincts which is a reason why we are very selective on families with little kids that may want a puppy - If not trained and supervised correctly, a playful puppy may want to herd little kids running around in the backyard and flip them right on their butt.
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