| The Collie Dog Breed
Country of Origin: The Collie originated in
Scotland.
Height: Male Collies range from 24 inches to 26
inches. Female Collies range from 22 inches to 24 inches.
Weight: Male Collies range from 60 to 75 pounds.
Female Collies range from 50 to 65 pounds.
Description: Perhaps the most widely recognized of
all dog breeds (because of Lassie), The Collie is a strong,
active dog. He combines speed and strength with grace. The
expression on the Collie's refined head shows alertness and
intelligence. The collie is in the Herding group. |
Colors: Collies are typically sable
and white, tricolored, blue merle, sable merle and white.
Coat: Collies come in two coat varieties. The
Rough coat has a long, straight outer coat with a soft,
shedding undercoat, which requires regular brushing. The
Smooth coat has a short, flat outer coat with a soft, dense
undercoat, which requires minimal brushing.
Temperament: The Collie is a very intelligent,
friendly dog breed, who makes an excellent children's
companion and gets along well with other household dogs.
Suspicious of strangers, the Collie makes a good watchdog.
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Health Concerns: The Collie is susceptible to eye
problems, hip dysplasia and epilepsy.
Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the Collie
is 8-12 years.
Living Environment: Collies do best in homes with
fenced yards. This dog breed is not recommended for
apartment life since it tends to bark a lot and is inactive
indoors. |
