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
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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 |
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AKC Collie

Collie
Male, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie

Collie
Male, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie

Collie
Male, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie

Collie
Male, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie

Collie
Female, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie

Collie
Female, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie

Collie
Male, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie

Collie
Female, 5 Months Old
USA FORT PLAIN, NY, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Meet this adorable AKC Collie pup! This sweetie will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a vet issued health certificate and will be up to date with vaccinations...
AKC Collie puppies

Collie
Male(s) and Female(s), 13 Weeks Old
USA NEW PARIS, OH, USA
Date listed: 08/09/2025
2 male and 2 female sable 2 male and 2 female tricolor Born 7/3/25
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Calie - Collie (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Collie
Female, Adult
USA Chantilly, VA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Collie (long coat). Meet Calie! Calie was given up to us by her family because they had to move and could no longer take care of her. She was born 9/2022. Here's what...
SPIKE - Collie (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Collie
Male, Senior
USA Tulsa, OK, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Collie (short coat). City of Tulsa Animal Welfare Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6pm Saturday, noon to 4pm 918-669-6280
Mr. Pibb - Collie / Whippet (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Collie
Male, Baby
USA Winter, WI, USA
Date listed: 09/03/2025
Dog Breed: Collie / Whippet (short coat). Mr.Pibb is heavy with the puppy eyes. He’s ~14 weeks old, 10 pounds, mixed breed Dog, Cat and Kid friendly Cute as a button...
Dutton - Collie Dog For Adoption

Collie
Male, Adult
USA Walnutport, PA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Collie. Dutton is a cheerful and carefree boy. He appears to be house-trained and loves the company of other dogs. He would thrive best in an active family or one with...
Dusty - Collie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Collie
Female, Adult
USA Dublin, OH, USA
Date listed: 08/27/2025
Dog Breed: Collie (medium coat). To make the adoption process faster and easier, please visit .almosthomeohio and complete our online application! Dusty is 5 yrs old and new...
Misty - Collie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Collie
Female, Young
USA Dublin, OH, USA
Date listed: 08/27/2025
Dog Breed: Collie (medium coat). To make the adoption process faster and easier, please visit .almosthomeohio and complete our online application! Fenced Yard Required ...
Jax - Collie (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Collie
Male, Young
USA Pueblo West, CO, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Collie (short coat). A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS OUR FIRST STEP TOWARD ANY PLACEMENT. YOU WILL FIND THE ONLINE APP ON OUR WEBSTE AT .colliesheltierescue. PLEASE READ...
Oso - Collie Dog For Adoption

Collie
Male, Adult
USA Bullard, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/23/2025
Dog Breed: Collie. LOCATION: Ada, Oklahoma DOB: 07/28/2014 A wise person once said; It takes two to make a thing go right. It takes two to make it outta sight! In the grand...
Chunk GDP - Collie Dog For Adoption

Collie
Male, Baby
USA Denton, TX, USA
Date listed: 06/25/2025
Dog Breed: Collie. We didn't name the puppies until we'd had them for a couple weeks as a way to keep track of them. Chunk got his name because he would eat dinner,...
Dot GDP - Collie Dog For Adoption

Collie
Female, Baby
USA Denton, TX, USA
Date listed: 06/25/2025
Dog Breed: Collie. Dot is outgoing, and she can also come off as kind of shy. She is a little lady, and when they other puppies are jumping up for treats or attention, she will...
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