Any dog can be good or bad. It depends on if you as the owner will do the necessary things that the dog needs to be a good dog. read more
Terriers are bold and territorial. So, a border collie x terrier mix could probably be a dog that is very intelligent, high energy needs and may or may not be bold, because border collies can be timid. You need to take a realistic inventory of your lifestyle and what you are willing and able to do to take care of any dog. read more
The results are difficult to predict when breeding border collies and terriers because a mixed breed dog can take on many of the various traits of either parent breed. These breeds don't look much alike and were bred for different purposes, but they have some common traits that reveal clues about a mixed breed's possible appearance and personality. read more
Ok, dogs are GREAT with kids and i'm sure that one would be too if you train it to be nice and if it has been in a good experience with humans already. You might want to learn more about that collie/terrier mix in the newspaper specifically, example: go meet it before you buy it and see if it is friendly and looks healthy. read more