Mary Allen
Particularly Intelligent Four-Paws Friend – the Collie
This breed of dog is very old. As early as the 13th century, dogs of this breed were used in Scotland as shepherd dogs to guard flocks of sheep on the high moors. In the 19th century, Queen Victoria advocated the breeding of these beautiful dogs. As herding dogs, they have since been replaced by the Border Collie, which they also helped breed.
The Collie is a popular and adaptable house dog. It comes in several lines. Elegant and lender Rough Collie, also known as the Rough Collie, is often seen. The American Collie is slightly more powerful, while the nose and head are narrower and longer in this subspecies.
The Smooth Collie is short-haired and stockier than the other subspecies.
How Big & How Heavy Will It Be?
It can reach a size of up to 60 cm. The weight is then around 20 kg.
Coat, Colors & Care
This breed of dog has a long-haired and a short-haired type, the so-called smooth collie and the Rough Collie. The coat is tri-colored (tan, black and white) or sand-colored with white.
The coat needs regular combing or brushing. Combing and brushing are essential, especially with the long-haired variant.
Nature, Temperament
The Collie is friendly and gentle by nature but at the same time very sensitive, intelligent, and capable of learning.
It likes to be active but has a very calm and concentrated nature.
It gets along well with other dogs and quickly builds up a good relationship with children. Their many positive qualities make them ideal family dogs.
These dogs often show their protective instincts towards their family, thereby showing their unconditional loyalty and loyalty.
However, this breed of dog tends to be reserved towards strangers.
Upbringing
The training of all collies is easy because these dogs like to learn and do not doubt the human being as the pack leader.
These intelligent dogs love to learn tricks and tricks.
Posture & Outlet
Keeping this breed of dog in a house with a garden is ideal. Like all herding dogs and shepherd dogs, this breed needs a lot of exercise and exercise. They also like to be mentally challenged.
Typical Diseases
From time to time, drug hypersensitivity occurs (MDR1 defect) as well as eye diseases and hip dysplasia (HD). Epilepsy, hypersensitivity to noise, and gastrointestinal problems are less common.
Life Expectancy
How old does this dog breed get? The life expectancy of this breed is very high with an average age of 14 to 17 years.