I can’t choose on what dog to get! I want a border collie..but?

Im going to buy a dog. I was going to buy a border collie, but people keep telling me that they are very energetic and they need a lot of exercise and a big back yard.

Right now i have a big back yard, but at the end of the yaar will be at a different house and the yard will be smaller. About 4m deep by 15m wide.

I have no problem in taking it out each night for a walk. im close to parks and near the beach. I do want an active dog, one that will keep me busy but isn’t agressive, and border collies seem to have a great nature.

Are there any dogs similar?

I dont want a dog thats just gonna sit on your lap. !!

It will be left home by itself while im at work. From 8.15 to 5.15.

At the end of the year i will be living alone and think it will be a good idea to have a bigger dog aswell (guard dog wise).

Do i just get the dog i want? Maltese are cute, but im not sure.

any opinions would be great!!

germen shepherd,border collie..?

ive been researching different breeds of dogs as i may get one soon. it will be my first dog. will be in a family environment and must be well with cats and other small animals as i have a male cat and two rabbits.

what would be the best breed out of the germen shepherd or border collie? would i be able to train them to get use to my other pets

is there any other breeds you reccommend for me??

thankss

Shelties or Shetland sheepdogs?

What is good about a sheltie what are there good and bad qualities