Fast Facts:
Description: Perhaps the most widely recognized of all dog breeds (because of Lassie), the Collie is a strong, active dog. He combines speed and strength with grace. The expression on the Collie's refined head shows alertness and intelligence.
AKC Group: The Collie is in the Herding group.
Coat: Collies come in two coat varieties. The Rough coat has a long, straight outer coat with a soft, shedding undercoat, which requires regular brushing. The Smooth coat has a short, flat outer coat with a soft, dense undercoat.
Height: Male Collies range from 24 inches to 26 inches. Female Collies range from 22 inches to 24 inches.
Weight: Male Collies range from 60 to 75 pounds. Female Collies range from 50 to 65 pounds.
Colors: In the USA Collies are typically sable white, tricolor, blue merle, and white. In Canada, the sable merle is also recognized.
Temperament: The Collie is an extremely intelligent, friendly dog breed, who makes an excellent children's companion and gets along well with other household dogs. Suspicious of strangers, the Collie makes a good watchdog.
Country of Supposed Origin: The Collie originated in Scotland.
Life Expectancy: The expected life span of the Collie is 8-12 years. Have been known to live well into their teens with good care.
Living Environment: Collies do best in homes with fenced yards. This dog breed is not recommended for apartment life since it tends to bark alot when bored and is inactive indoors.
