Country of Origin: Great Britain
Height: Males 22–26 inches, females 20–24 inches
Weight: Males 45–75 pounds, females 40–65 pounds
Coat: Rough: Double coat with harsh, straight outercoat and soft, furry, close undercoat/Smooth: Double coat with short, hard, dense, flat outercoat and dense, soft, furry undercoat
Colors: Sable and white, tricolor (black with rich tan markings), blue merle and white; may have white, tan markings
Other Names: Rough Collie; Scotch Collie; Scottish Collie; Smooth Collie
Registries (With Group): AKC (Herding); UKC (Herding)
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
Collie comes in two varieties, rough and smooth, which differ in their type of coat. Both Rough Collie and Smooth share the same story and even breed standards. Grazing developed centuries ago as workers and keep the dogs in Scotland and northern England, it is believed that the name "Collie" is derived from the Scottish black -faced sheep Colleys - assigned to watch the race. For centuries, dogs without Collies work rate remains tight. During the 1860s, on a visit to Scotland, Queen Victoria took an interest in the race and bring some back with him to England. The increase in popularity of the Collie in the UK and eventually in other parts of the world.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
Intelligent, kind, and noble, Collies can be a "hero" of their families, such as Lassie was hers. Having this kind of fantastic dogs not only happen, however, and the race can not be underestimated or have too high expectations for it. Intelligence requires a family fair and equitable and will not use harsh methods with him. Loyalty and bravery are famous Collie by law.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Exercise: collie is kind of a big benefit from a lot of exercise walking around, sexual activity in the forest, and every opportunity to work as a herding or guard dogs.
Grooming: The Rough Collie has abundant coat that requires brushing and combing. The soft, dense undercoat is found, and if left untreated, can mat. He is a heavy seasonal shedder. The smooth Collie has thick fur, and though his skin is relatively shorter than - Coated, Rough it also needs to be brushed regularly to see ( and feel ) the best. The smooth Collie is a seasonally heavy shedder.
Life Span: The average life Collie is 14 to 16 years.
Training: The Collie is a joy to train when approached in the right way, which is a positive way and with respect. He would go if treated roughly. He should be socialized from puppyhood to help cope with the potential embarrassment, but eating the kind of attention that will come out in the world. Many talents are encouraged Collie because it has great potential to compete in activities such as herding, obedience, agility and therapy.
