ChrisJ said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

I really like Eskies - my main concern with ever having one
is that they are much more barky than collies and that's
saying something.

The Miniature American Eskimo which comes here is very barky
when around her "mom", but not around me. As you said, they are
known to be "wicked smart."

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--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.