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| Breed: Collie |
| Also Called: Scottish Collie |
| Height: The Collie is about 22-26 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Collie weighs between 50-75 lbs. |
| Colors: The Collie can be Sable and White, Tri-color, Blue Merle, and White. |
| General Appearance: The Collie is a lithe, strong, responsive, active dog, carrying no useless timber, standing naturally straight and firm. The deep, moderately wide chest shows strength, the sloping shoulders and well-bent hocks indicate speed and grace, and the face shows high intelligence. The Collie come in 2 varieties: longhaired rough and the shorthaired smooth. |
| Temperment: The Collie is an alert watchdog, quick to sound alarm and very protective of his family, although he is not an aggressive dog. Very loyal, makes a great companion and friend. Good with children and other pets. |
| Care: Both rough and smooth coats require thorough weekly brushings to keep the coat clean and free of mats. |
| Health Concerns: NULL |
| Training: The Collie needs basic obedience training at an early age. Collies are a quick learner who will give their best results by you using the tone of your voice. Housebreaking is relatively easy for this breed. |
| Activity: The Collie needs regular walks to keep him in shape. |
| Life Span: The Collie lives an average life of 11-12 years. |
| Litter Size: The Collie has an average litter of 6-10 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Collie originated in Scotland. |
| Brief History: The Collie, as a breed, had its roots in Scotland. The name is said to come from the Scottish word ""Colleys,"" which referred to the dark sheep which were native to the region. The Anglo-Saxon word ""Col,"" means ""black."" The Colley dog was the immediate ancestor of the Collie as we know it today. The breed was introduced to America in the late 1800's. |
| Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 1), KC (GB), UKC |
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