A lot of the perception of Borders not being terribly affectionate has a lot more to do with the owners than the nature of the breed. A good BC shouldn't be animal aggressive either - that would be real trouble in a herding dog! When you look for your dog, try to stick with working lines and stay away from conformation lines.
You might want to keep Australian Shepherds on the look-list too. They have a lot of the same qualities as the Border Collies and haven't been as popular - or overbred. They're very affectionate with their owners as well.
You might want to keep Australian Shepherds on the look-list too. They have a lot of the same qualities as the Border Collies and haven't been as popular - or overbred. They're very affectionate with their owners as well.