Totally agree, not a lover of collie crosses by themselves, especially first crossers, I always went more towards the deerhound I must say, but then again way back in the deerhounds past there was collie blood, go to much towards the collie and your stock will be coarse, heavier boned and if the dog you keep is under 24 inches will be cloddy and restricted in what it can do, ok for ferreting, but for hares away from lamping and the corn cuttings it will be limited..All my dogs that I kept were 23-24 inches, about 40-45lb in weight, perfect for all rounders..
the one in the top pick was 29