Tri-County Collie Rescue of Michigans Collie Temperament. Collie Temperament Collies are excellent family pets, with calm even temperaments.
Collies instinctively love children, are protective and gentle by nature.
A Collie, their very heredity, adapts extremely well and will pick up your signals even though you may not be aware of sending any. Those who have lived with a Collie are likly to comment that they get along perfectly well without any conscious effort on their part to train. You can expect your Collie to evidence characteristics for which his sheep herding forebears were selected. Traits such as quick adaptability and willingness to work and a steady temperament are found in most Collies. Due to their willingness to work Collies are quick learners, Collies are interested in learning new skills, so trainers must always keep ahead of his Collie, making their life challenging and rewarding.