Thank you all! Yosamitesa- We originally got him for my dad. Dad said he wanted a border Collie female. So i went to the animal shelter and they had 2 collies. Both boys. I got permission to "borrow" them and took both of them to meet dad. He chose the above because he was so calm and passive. Then dad after about a month couldn't handle the dog anymore. the dog had already bonded to me and the kids and chose to stay with us. I'm not sure why dad and the dog didn't get along but he has been a sweetie ever since I brought him home. we've had him about 6 months now and he is a huge part of our family. He has a few scars and fears but hey don't we all?
Jess