Collie (Smooth)

Smooth Collie

 

Group: Herding Group

Origin: Great Britain

Height:

    – Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm) at the shoulder;
    – Female: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm) at the shoulder.

Weight:

    – Male: 60-75 lbs (27-34 kg);
    – Female — 45-60 lbs (22-30 kg).
Smooth Collie
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Breed Profile

Both the Smooth and Rough Collies are native to Scotland where they worked as herding dogs. The Smooth Collie was used mostly to drive the sheep to market. Today, the Smooth Collie is less common than the Rough Collie, but he is identical in every way except for coat length.

He has a short, dense, straight outer coat and a furry undercoat for warmth. There are several varieties of coat colour. He may be white, sable and white, blue merle and white, sable merle and white, or tri-coloured. His coat requires minimal grooming.

He is hard-working, intelligent, loyal, kind and obedient. He makes an excellent family companion as he is affectionate, people-loving and needs companionship. He is very good with children and usually good with other pets, and he is naturally protective so makes a good watch dog.

Like the Rough Collie, the Smooth is extremely versatile and seen participating in all kinds of sports and activities as well as being used as a working dog in several areas – From show ring to flyball, agility, obedience, draft work, herding, as well as search and rescue, therapy, service, guide dog – The Collie does it all.
 

Health Issues

If you are considering the adoption of a Collie puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy’s parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the General Information page.)

Recommended Health Screening:

For the Collie, the CHICNote 1 database includes health screenings for:

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity

Additional Health Resources:

 

Breed Standards

 

Grooming Information

  • Grooming — This section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.

 

Training Resources

  • Training — For training information, see this growing section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.

 

Additional Information

  • Herding with your Collie — From the CCC
  • Is a Dog from the Herding Group Right for You?
  • Herding Dogs — The Herding Dogs section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website includes training and general information about Herding/Stock Dogs; listing of Stock Dog Clubs and Associations; listing of upcoming shows and events; and more.
  • Clubs, Sports & Activities — For information on the many sports and activities you can get involved in with your dog.
  • Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website provides information and listings of organizations that are involved in various dog jobs, such as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Protection Dogs, and much more.

*NOTE 1: CHIC – The Canine Health Information Center “is a database of consolidated health screening results from multiple sources. Co-sponsored by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation, CHIC works with parent clubs to identify health screening protocols appropriate for individual breeds. Dogs tested in accordance with the parent club established requirements, that have their results registered and made available in the public domain are issued CHIC numbers.” To learn more, visit: www.caninehealthinfo.org


*NOTE 2: The Fédération Cynologique International (FCI) is the World Canine Organization, which includes 91 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 344 breeds, with each being the “property” of a specific country. The “owner” countries write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.

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