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Collie
A.K.A. :Scottish Collie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
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| Overview: | Collies are very intelligent and make excellent watch dogs. They like to work and take readily to any training program. A brave and faithful companion, this dog can adjust to living in the country or the city. |
| Breed Group: | Herding |
| Weight (lbs): | male: 60-75, female 50-65 |
| Height (in): | male: 24-26, female 22-24 |
| Colors: | Sable and white; tricolor, blue merle; white (predominantly white, preferably with markings). |
| Coat: | Coat can be either rough or smooth. Both variety with a soft, abundant undercoat. Smooth variety is short, hard and flat; Rough variety is straight, harsh, abundant and long, particularly on the mane and ruff. |
| Character: | Collies are mild-mannered and gentle. Eager to work, these dogs are often a little stubborn. |
| Temperament: | This breed is good with children and gets along well with other household pets ' assuming proper socialization has occurred. |
| Care: | The Collie requires different grooming depending on the variety. The smooth coated variety needs only periodic brushing, but the rough variety needs a brush or comb every other day. |
| Training: | This breed needs positive reinforcement and lots of praise during training. They are smart and eager to please, responding well to the trainer's voice. |
| Activity: | The Collie needs to have a long walk or jog on leash every day - or given the opportunity to run around in a yard. |
| Health Issue: | This breed is generally healthy, but some are prone to progressive retinal atrophy, eye defects, and hip problems. |
| Life Expectancy: | 8-12 |