Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:
Great Britain
Height:
Males — 24-26 inches at the shoulder
Females — 22-24 inches at the shoulder
Weight:
Males — 60-75 lbs
Females — 45-60 lbs
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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.
Bloat — As with any deep-chested dog, the occurrence of Bloat or Gastric Torsion is a real possibility in the Collie. If you are not familiar with this condition, it is absolutely necessary to learn about it and know the symptoms — This is a real emergency and a life threatening condition that requires immediate Veterinary attention. See Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) — Bloat in the Health and Nutrition section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for more information and First Aid for Bloat for an article describing some of the things you can do if you are faced with this situation.
Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related 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 main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Training — For information on training your Collie, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
Herding Dogs — A new section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website which 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 — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For Collie specific breed clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.
Select from the following links to view Collie Breeder listings; Collie Breed Clubs; Shows and Events; Rescue Organizations; as well as Books and Merchandise specific to the Collie breed:
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