Australian sheepdogs are the same except a bit larger and their ears aren't upright. Sheepdogs and gun dogs are my favourites, although they are full of energy and need at least 3 hours of exercise at least throughout every single day. Preferably, double that most days. They can be on the go from morning until evening, with rests, food and water. Please never have any type of dog or even cat if you are out working all day. Or if your lifestyle might change so that you need to work more than about 3 hours a day. They NEED company and will develop behavioural problems and depression if left alone too long. Same as children, in fact.
