General
Description
|
There
are twwo types of collie Rough collie (above picture) and
the Smooth Collie (picture below).
Gentle ands affectionate dogs (rough collies famous from the
"lassie" films)
|
Suitable
Owners
|
Caring
owner who will repay their affection and loyalty with care
and protection (collies can be shy)
|
Origins
|
A
long history dating back to the Roman invasion of Britain.
Developed mostly in Scotland and the Border regions.
|
Dog
Group - Kennel Club:
|
Pastoral |
Coat:
|
Rough-
Long, smooth and thick
|
Grooming:
|
Daily
brushing needed to avoid tangling. |
Average
Height:
|
51-61
cms.20-24 ins. |
Average
Weight:
|
18-30
kgs. 40-66.lbs. |
Colour:
|
Tricolout,
sable and white, blue merle with white collar. |
Temperament:
|
Gentle
and affectionate dogs but can be sensitive and aloof. |
Exercise:
|
Tolerate
children. Good with other pets, may be reserved with strangers
an unusual animals.
|
Average
Lifespan:
|
12-13
yrs. |
Possible
Disadvantages
|
Coat
needs attention, daily grooming needed to avoid matting and
may need trimming to keep dogs cooler in hot weather.
|
Potential
Health Concerns
|
Eye
problems, heart problems an posibly deafness. |
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|
General
Description
|
There
are twwo types of collie Rough collie (above picture) and
the Smooth Collie (picture below).
Gentle ands affectionate dogs (rough collies famous from the
"lassie" films)
|
Suitable
Owners
|
Caring
owner who will repay their affection and loyalty with care
and protection (collies can be shy)
|
Origins
|
A
long history dating back to the Roman invasion of Britain.
Developed mostly in Scotland and the Border regions.
|
Dog
Group - Kennel Club:
|
Pastoral |
Coat:
|
Smooth-
Short, flat topcoat and soft thick undercoat.
|
Grooming:
|
May
need weekly brushing to keep coat the coat looking good.
|
Average
Height:
|
51-61
cms.20-24 ins. |
Average
Weight:
|
18-30
kgs. 40-66.lbs. |
Colour:
|
Tricolout,
sable and white, blue merle with white collar. |
Temperament:
|
Gentle
and affectionate dogs but can be sensitive and aloof. |
Exercise:
|
Tolerate
children. Good with other pets, may be reserved with strangers
an unusual animals.
|
Average
Lifespan:
|
12-13
yrs. |
Possible
Disadvantages
|
Sometimes
snappy with strangers and can be sensitive to noise. |
Potential
Health Concerns
|
Eye
problems, heart problems an posibly deafness. |
