Meet the Collie
Best Fur Friend

Best Fur Friend

High Doggy I.Q.

High Doggy I.Q.

Protective Pooch

Protective Pooch

If you’re looking for a fun-loving family dog with brains and beauty, I’m the breed for you! We Collies are one of the best dog breeds for families with kids because we are so gentle and protective. I’m great with other dogs, too! I’m also one of the smartest dog breeds so training me is a breeze. I’m sensitive, though, so positive reinforcement (and lots of yummy treats) is the way to go. Even though we are all beautiful, Rough Collies with our furbulous long hair need daily brushing while Smooth Collies only need one brushing a week. I’m not as high energy as my Border Collie cousin, but I do need my humans to give me an hour of exercise daily so I can chill out by the time we get home. I also need to keep my big brain active (I can be destructive and bark a lot if I’m bored). My working dog background, intelligence, and eagerness to please my humans make me pawesome at dog sports like agility and rally obedience, and my gentle nature makes me a great therapy dog! With my skills, smarts, and sweet temper, I make a great addition to any family.
My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

Personality

Gentle

Loyal

Smart

Group

Herding Group

Origin

Scotland

Life Span

12-14 Years

Breed Popularity

#40 of 195

Height Range

22-26 Inches

Weight Range

50-75 Pounds

Coat Details

Type

Long-haired (Rough Collie) or Short-haired (Smooth Collie)

Texture

Straight & Coarse Outer Coat and Soft Undercoat (Rough Collie); Flat & Dense Outer C

Features

Double Coat (both); Feathering on legs and tail (Rough Collie)

Colors

Tricolor; Blue Merle; Blue Merle & White; Blue Merle, White & Tan; Sable; Sable &

Hypoallergenic

Cost to Buy

$375-$1,450

Lifetime Care Cost

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

Tricolor

Blue Merle

Sable

White
My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

Training Ability：
Intelligence：
Exercise Needs：
Health Issues：
Affection Level：
Grooming Effort：
Pet-Friendly：
Shedding：
Kid-Friendly：
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Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

Over the years, there were a lot of doggie actors who played Lassie, but the first to play the role was Pal. Pal’s ancestry can be traced all the way back to a famous champion Collie named Old Cockie, who was born in England in 1867 and is credited for introducing the sable coat color to my breed. Pal wasn’t originally the star of the Lassie Come Home movie, but he did so well during one of the stunts that the director decided that Pal should play Lassie instead! Pal starred in 6 Lassie movies and the pilot for the television show, but he was getting too old to keep acting. Pal’s son, Lassie Junior, took over for him, and every dog that has played Lassie since is one of Pal’s descendants.
As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

We Collies age pretty gracefully. Here are a few key milestones in my growth and development to be aware of as I grow up from a pupper, to an adult, to a senior!
Puppy 4-12 Months
I’m super smart and great with kids but train me and socialize me as early as possible! (Just make sure I’ve had all my vaccines first, pawlease)!
Adult 1.5-2 Years
I get bored easily and need mental stimulation along with 45-60 minutes of physical exercise a day in order to stay happy & healthy.
Senior 9-10 Years
I’m prone to joint problems so transition to a senior-friendly dog food so I can maintain a healthy weight.
History of My Breed

History of My Breed

We Collies didn’t become well known until the 19th century, but we’ve been around for thousands of years! Humans believe our earliest ancestors came to Britain with the Romans around 2,000 years ago. These hardy pups bred with native herding dogs and worked as sheepdogs in the Scottish Highlands, and the humans believe we first got our name from the colley (a type of Scottish sheep with a black face). Even though we’ve always been beautiful, for a long time we were just hard working dogs. But in the 19th century, our furbulous looks caught the eye of England’s Queen Victoria when she was visiting her Scottish castle. Queen Victoria fell in love with our beauty and sweet temperament and brought some of my ancestors back with her to England. Thanks to the Collie-loving Queen, my breed started to become very popular outside of Scotland. The humans started to breed us more for our looks than our herding ability, and we were first shown at a dog show in Birmingham, England in 1860 as Scotch
Care Tips

Care Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Purchase from a responsible breeder.

While Collies can be very healthy, this breed is susceptible to hip dysplasia, which can cause pain and loss of mobility. In addition to heritable joint conditions, some Collies are also predisposed to a variety of genetic eye conditions that can cause blindness, including progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) and Collie eye anomaly. Avoid heartbreak and veterinary expenses by purchasing puppies from responsible breeders who provide health guarantees.

2

Watch out for skin problems.

Dermatomyositis is a skin condition seen in Collies that causes hair loss and skin crusting on the face, ear tips, legs, tip of tail, and feet. This condition can be seen in puppies as young as 12 weeks of age. Dermatomyositis is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including stress.

3

Do not give your Collie ivermectin.

Some Collies may have a hypersensitivity to ivermectin due to a MDR1 genetic mutation, leading to the phrase ‘white feet, don’t treat’. To be safe, do not give Shetland’s ivermectin. This includes heartworm prevention that uses ivermectin as an active ingredient.

Training Tips

Training Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Control the nipping.

Collies can nip and bite, which needs to be addressed early on before it becomes a problem. Instead of feeding them in a bowl, divide out the amount of food they eat per day. Feed them one quarter in the morning, one quarter at night. The other half you should feed them by hand over the course of the day. This will allow you to test their bite. If their teeth even graze your skin, cry out in pain, and then ignore them for a moment. Teach them that humans are fragile and they need to be soft-mouthed.

2

Boredom is your biggest enemy.

Collies require near constant attention and stimulation, or they get bored. When they get bored, they get destructive. This makes them an ideal family dog, where multiple people can take turns playing with them.

3

Make sure they know you control the space.

Collies understand space better than most dogs. Your body language, intention, and your confidence will be easily sniffed out. Move with purpose around them, let them know that you also understand space. Don’t let them block thresholds or herd you – make sure you maintain control by owning and dominating the space you are in. Your collie will look to you as a leader instead of someone that needs to be herded and managed.

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

  • Personality

    Gentle

    Loyal

    Smart

  • Group

    Herding Group

  • Origin

    Scotland

  • Life Span

    12-14 Years

  • Breed Popularity

    #40 of 195

  • Height Range

    22-26 Inches

  • Weight Range

    50-75 Pounds

  • 动物皮毛

    Type

    Long-haired (Rough Collie) or Short-haired (Smooth Collie)

    Texture

    Straight & Coarse Outer Coat and Soft Undercoat (Rough Collie); Flat & Dense Outer C

    Features

    Double Coat (both); Feathering on legs and tail (Rough Collie)

    Colors

    Tricolor; Blue Merle; Blue Merle & White; Blue Merle, White & Tan; Sable; Sable &

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Cost to Buy

    $375-$1,450

  • Lifetime Care Cost