The athletic build hard work brilliance and independence of this breed make it an ideal herding dog.
Furthermore they can be very vocal scaring predators away.
Additionally their natural hunting instincts and ability to hunt and eliminate vermin that are quite common in farmyards make them indispensable to a farm.
Since they are cheerful and sensitive dogs they are gentle and friendly to children as long as they are introduced to them at an early age usually when they are puppies.
Despite being left alone by their owners they are affectionate to them and attentive to their needs.
Scottish shepherds are typically playful and curious when they are young. Collie breeds tend to be loyal and adorable as well. When dogs are exposed to people they tend to get used to people and become fond of them over time.
For those who might find a purebred Scotch Collie too boring they are available in a variety of "flavors".
These are the flavors we will explore in the next section where I (briefly) highlight some of the best Scotch Shepherd mix breeds.