Collie (Rough and Smooth)
History and origin: Ancestors of the Collie were introduced into Scotland and England from Iceland 400 years ago, but it was as guardians of the herd that they acquired their name in Scotland. He was first used as a cattle and sheep drover and then as a herder.
Description: The Collie stands 23 to 26 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 55 and 75 pounds. He has a big, lithe body and a long muzzle. The breed comes in two varieties, Rough and Smooth. The Rough (Lassie-type) Collie has a gorgeous thick shedding coat with an undercoat that requires every day brushing. The Smooth Collie’s coat is much shorter and requires less care. The color may be sable-and-white, tricolor (black, white, and tan), blue merle (marbled blue-gray, black, and white), or white with sable, tricolor, or blue merle markings.
About the breed: The Collie is a big, gorgeous dog who is smart, easy to train, a good watch dog, and a great family pet. He is faithful and affectionate to his owners and gets along well with the kids in his family as long as roughhousing is not allowed. This breed can be noisy and is not appropriate for apartment living. He should not be left in the yard all day or he will get something to bark at and may bark all day. This is a very energetic dog outside, but he tends to be fairly calm indoors. The Collie tends to be on the sensitive side and does not do well with grumpy, overbearing adults or with kids teasing around. He needs a peaceful, unsurprising environment, and have to be exercised every day.
Similar to other herding breeds, the Collie tends to pursue kids, bikes, cars, and joggers if allowed to wander free. Early training is suggested to restrain this instinct. The Collie responds well to training, provided he is not hurried or overbearing. A well-trained Collie is dependable with children. The Smooth Collie can be more aggressive and obstinate than the Rough. The Smooths also tend to be more active than the Roughs. The Collie is vulnerable to hip dysplasia and eye problems. Deafness may happen among the blue merle dogs.
Feeding: Suggested feeding for the Rough or Smooth Collie is 1
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