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Collie Breed in Brief Originally bred long ago as sheepherding dogs in Scotland and northern England, Collies have stamina, agility and intelligence. This breed comes in two varieties: the long-coated rough Collie and the short-coated smooth Collie. The rough Collie's coat is abundant, except on the head and legs, and is profuse, luxuriant and soft to the touch. The smooth Collie's coat is short, hard, dense and flat, with good texture. Both coat varieties come in four colors and color combinations. Sable and white coats are predominantly sable and varying shades of fawn (from light gold to dark mahogany) with white markings, usually on the chest, neck, legs, feet and tip of the tail; a blaze may appear on the foreface or back of the skull or both. Tri-color coats are predominantly black and have the same type of white markings as the sable and white coat, with tan shadings on and about the head and legs. Blue merle coats are a mottled or marbled color, predominantly blue-gray and black, with white markings as in sable and white coats, and usually tan shadings, as in tri-color coats. White coats are predominantly white in color, with sable, tri-color or blue merle markings. Both rough and smooth coats require thorough weekly brushings to keep them clean and free of mats. The Collie is an alert watchdog, quick to sound alarm and very protective of his family, although not an aggressive dog. Renowned for their loyalty and reliability, Collies make great companions and family friends. Height at shoulder: 22-26". Weight: 50-75 lbs. AKC group: Herding Dogs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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