Collie
Also called Lassie Dog, Long-Haired Collie and Scottish Collie
- Great with kids
- Sheds a lot
The Collie is a medium-sized herding breed that originated in Scotland. It is an active and intelligent breed that is loyal and devoted to its family. The Collie stands between 22-26 inches at the shoulder and has a long, dense coat that can come in various colors and patterns.
- Weight
- 51–75 lb (23–34 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–26 in (56–66 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Double
- Origin
- Scotland, United Kingdom (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Devoted
Gentle
Graceful
Intelligent
Proud
Sensitive
Coat colours
Blue merle, sable and white, tricolor and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 60–75 lb (27–34 kg) | 51–64 lb (23–29 kg) |
| Height | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Collie
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Breeds of a similar size
All large breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Collie - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Collie | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Collie (Rough) | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Rough Collie - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Collie Temperament: 6 Personality Traits About Collies Explained (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).