Pirebred. Mother and father are here onsite, they're members of the family. Red tri-color are more rare. This one has a peculiar inquisitive spunkiness, like she loves learning. Excellent Frisbee dogs and they usually love to play in the water. Very good guard dogs and true to their owners. According to the AKC, Aussies and Border Collies are considered the smartest breeds, both ranking #1. These dogs need room to run.