Name : Collie Origin : Great Britain Size : 66cm (26in) Weight : 34kg (75lbs) Life Span : 13 years Group : Herd
- Collies were meant to be herding dogs and their origins trace back to Scotland.
- Today they are favoured as house pets and are popular with dog lovers.
- There are different types such as Rough Collies, Smooth Collies and Border Collies etc.
- They come in a variety of colours including sable, white, tan, black and brown.
- Collies are energetic dogs who have a good amount of energy and great stamina.
- Collies are loyal, affectionate and get along well with children and other pets.
- Sweet tempered and mild mannered, Collies have an excellent sense of direction.
- They need a bit of maintenance since their coats shed, requiring brushing and grooming.
- Collies are gentle and friendly dogs and thus don’t make great watchdogs.
- Collies can live for about 13 years on an average.
- They need moderate exercise so they might be more suitable in a larger house.
- Collies have been featured extensively in modern literature as well as many famous movies.
- Although Collies enjoy company, they are undemanding and don’t need too much attention.
- The average litter size of Collies is between 2 – 8 puppies.