Smooth Collie

Smooth Collie : BREED BOX Country: Great Britain Size: 40-66lb(18-30kg),20-14in(51-61cm) Temperament: Loyal Grooming: Regular grooming required Recognition: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC(UK)

History - The Smooth Collie seems to have been developed over centuries of herding sheep in the English countryside, and still participates in traditional sheepdog trials, herding sheep into pens and separating them to command. Records of the breed appear only in the 19th century, when breeders started to pay attention to the breed. The originally popular black and white coat color was refined during this time, and collies began to appear in sable, red, buff, and blue merle. Breeders also increased the collies size slightly, but by 1886 the Collie was essentially perfect. In the last few years American breeders have bred for larger size and weight, both in the Smooth Collie and its close relative, the Rough Collie.

Appearance - The Smooth Collie's trademark is its long, thin muzzle, which gives it a sensitive, serious look. Its eyes are almond shaped and dark, ears are held erect with the top quarter folded over. The bitch stands 22" to 24", and the dog 24" to 26", weighing up to 75 lbs. The body is a little longer than high, and well proportioned, not over muscular and quite graceful in posture. The tail is quite long and carried straight down, and the coat is double and quite thick, with a hard, straight haired outer coat. Collies tend to shed quite a lot twice a year, and need regular grooming and brushing. They can be shampooed occasionally to look their best.

Description - This is an extremely intelligent dog, and usually responds well to obedience training. It is also known for its tracking abilities, and there are stories of Collies which have made their way home over hundreds of miles. It makes a good family pet, and is quite patient with small children, gentle and relaxed in nature. This dog may not enjoy life in an apartment, and needs a reasonable amount of exercise, excelling in playing fetch and any ball game.

Ideal Owners: The perfect family dog. Very loyal the the family and tolerant of children

Coat Color: Sable/White, Blue-Merle, Tricolor

Life Expectancy: 13 years

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