Collie
Herding Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 22-24 in, Males 24-26 in
Weight
Females 50-65 lbs, Males 60-75 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-14 yrs
History
The Collie originated mostly in the highland regions of Scotland, but also the lowlands and Northern Europe. Some historians say their ancestors were brought to British Isles by Roman conquerors 2,000 years ago. Queen Victoria was responsible for the popularization of the Collie, as she fell in love with them while staying at the Balmoral Castle on the Scottish Highlands.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Collies share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Noise Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Playful, friendly, gentle, and very protective (especially of children)
Known to bark excessively if left alone for long
Have an uncanny ability to sense if something is wrong- ever seen the movie Lassie?
Strong herding instinct and might try to concentrate children or pets to one location
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