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Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!
| Breed: Collie | Group (AKC): Herding |  |
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| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Type of coat | rough - beautiful thick, shedding with undercoat that requires daily brushing; smooth - much shorter, requires less care |
| Grooming | depends on type ( see above) regular brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming |
| Average height | 23-26 inches |
| Average weight | 55-75 pounds |
| Activity level | high outdoors, low indoors |
| Watchdog | very high ability, do not encorage as excessive barking may become ingrained. Many collies have been de-barked because of this. |
| Protection | no |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | very high, no gruffness, do not rush |
| Compatibility with children | good if well-trained and socialized |
| Character | will tolerate |
| Ideal home environment | house with fenced yard, daily exercise a must |
| Ideal owner | calm, predictable, patient, athletic |
| Suggestions: | obedience or agility work will help direct energy and build confidence |
| Links and resources | - To dig for further information click here
- Collie Club of America, Inc.
Secretary, Mrs. Carmen Louise Leonard, 1119 South Fleming Rd, Woodstock, IL, SECCCA@aol.com - Panhandle Collie Club of West Virginia
Kim Ramsey, 1285 Wilna St., Washington, Pa. 15301,gkramsey@cobweb.net
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A short history:
Long ago, as far back as the history of dogs, Collies have been used for herding in Scotland and Northern England. The smooth-coated Collie was used to drive sheep and cattle (before they learned how to drive themselves). The rough coated Collie has developed from a herding dog into one of the finest show dogs in the world. Collies that work in melon fields are called MelonCollies. They're sometimes meloncholy.
The coat quality of the Rough Collie is like refined sable with an abundant mane as its crowning glory and a long bushy tail. The half-erect bent ears give the dog's countenance a playful and inviting appearance. Queen Victoria was responsible for the Collie's growth in popularity. She became an enthusiastic sponsor of the breed and the Collie became the treasure of the rich and royal.
This beautiful, elegant, loyal, and affectionate dog makes an excellent companion. They are an ideal family dog and have a special affinity for small children. Lithe, strong, responsive, and active, standing straight and firm, impressively proud, and harmonious in proportion, the Collie makes a devoted guardian. This breed has enjoyed extraordinary popularity encouraged by the stories of Albert Payson Terhune, "Lad: A Dog", and the television series "Lassie".
