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Collie (Smooth)
Large Breed
Smooth Collies are dignified in their appearance. They are active, agile dogs perfectly formed and well-balanced.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Great Britain
Weight
Male 20.5kg-29.5kg / 45-65lbs;
Female 18kg-25kg/40-55lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Male 56-61 cm / 22-24 ins;
Female 51-56 cm / 20-22 ins (standards may vary)
Coat
Long coat
Markings
Sable: any shade of light gold to rich mahogany; Tricolour: predominantly black with rich tan markings on legs and head; Blue Merle: predominantly clear, silvery blue, splashed and marbled with black.
Lifespan
Average, 12-15 years
Among the Smooth Collies many talents are tracking, herding, watch dogging, guarding, search and rescue, agility, competitive obedience and performing. This breed has received the Ken-L-Ration Hero Dog award five times. Good natured and friendly, Smooth Collies make excellent companions and family pets.
Temperament
The Smooth Collie is highly intelligent and alert; he can be easily trained and is a very capable worker. The Smooth Collie is good natured and friendly, very sweet, kind and loyal. Playful and gentle, the Smooth Collie makes an excellent children's companion and is devoted and protective of his family.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
Smooth Collies are magnificent large breed dogs, perfectly formed and well-balanced, of great strength and highly active with a bright, short, soft coat.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and companion
- Capable of all types of roles because of extreme versatility and intelligence
- Excels as a guard and watchdog
- Acclimatises well to most climates
- Good for novice owners
- Quick to house train
- A seasonally heavy shedder, extensive grooming required
- Some trimming and stripping is required
- Must have daily physical activity and mental stimulation
- Not recommended for apartments, requires at least a medium-sized yard
- Prone to PRA, eye defects and hip problems leading to acute lameness and arthritis