Too bad nobody around here has any Koolies and even if they did, they probably wouldnt' have loads of crazy stories with pictures as proof anyway.
:rofl1: Nope, no crazy stories and no Koolies!
Koolies to me seem more light hearted and happy. Life is fun. Work is fun. Things are FUN. They tend to be very people friendly, especially when younger. Traveler still loves strangers but he's become much more focused on me rather than strangers as he's aged.
They tend to be late bloomers. Drive doesn't fully turn on till they're older and I had to really work on a retrieve, did not come naturally.
Very vocal when excited and things are HAPPENING and known for making all sorts of noises short of outright talking.
Not known for any animal aggression but they are a herding breed that plays rough and can easily overwhelm some other dogs.
Strong, in your face personality. Aren't shy of slamming into you, jumping on you.
Enjoy not touching the ground
They like to be on things, very cat like in mannerisms but not behavior. Traveler goes around the house trying his best not to touch the ground.
Not known for nerve issues, sound sensitivity and none for a stable temperament. Traveler slept through 4th of July while outside with people setting off fireworks left and right and a major show going on close. From the day he got off the plan he was ready for anything, I never had to worry about him getting nervous or shy with anything I took him to no matter how crowded, loud or busy it was.
Tireless and energetic with a incredibly nice off switch built in (Still need exercise and for that off switch to be encouraged) but will spring up at any hint of things happening.
I like how Sara said it
I want a dog to be responsive to me but without the obsessiveness of a border collie.
. Traveler had amazing focus as a puppy and that's only grown but he's doesn't require me to give him constant feed back, he can work independently from me while taking direction easily.
They can be overstimulated easily and need to work on being able to handle stimulating environments.