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Description The Collie is an active and agile dog. This breed has two types; long and short coats. Trim but muscular the body is slightly longer then it is tall. The chest is wide and strong. The ears of the Collie are also erect 3/4 with the tips folded forward. | ||
Size The height of an adult male Collie is 24-26 inches and females are 22-24 inches. A male Collie weighs 60-75 lbs. and females 50-65 lbs. | ||
Coat Collies come in rough - long coat and smooth - short coat. Both varieties are double coated. The undercoat is soft and furry and the outer coat should be straight and harsh to the touch. | ||
Color The Collie comes in various standard colors including; black white & tan, blue merle, blue merle & white, blue merle white & tan, sable, sable & white, sable merle, sable merle & white, white, and white merle. | ||
Temperament The Collie is a friendly breed that gets along with pets and other dogs. They are intelligent, loving and sensitive. Collies are playful and gentle. | ||
Care The long coat Collie should be groomed weekly. Brush with a brush to remove excess hair. The short haired type needs minimal grooming. | ||
Exercise Collies needs plenty of exercise, preferably some of it off the leash. | ||
Training This breed is intelligent and they should be gently trained to avoid from not cooperating. They can be willful. | ||
Shedding Rough and Smooth Collies shed. Daily brushing is needed during shedding season. | ||
Barking & Howling Some Collies, especially those who are high-strung or bored, are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. | ||
Life Expectancy A well cared for Collie can live about 14-16 years. | ||
Health Generally Collies are healthy dogs. Some bred from inferior stock can have eye defects and hip problems. | ||
AKC Category Herding Group | ||
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