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The Collie is a lovely, active, and agile sheepdog made famous by the movie star, It is considered one of the most beautiful breeds because of its elegant appearance. This breed presents a picture of true balance, each part being in harmonious proportion to every other part and to the whole. The Collie comes in two coat varieties, Smooth (less common) Coated and the Rough Coated; the only difference is the length of the coat. It is a devoted, affectionate true family dog that enjoys human companionship. The Collie is sensitive, sweet, kind and loyal. It makes a perfect family dog, an excellent children's companion, playful and gentle. It is usually good with other pets and friendly with other dogs. Basic obedience training should be taught at an early age. The Collie is easy to train; it is a quick learner. Housebreaking is relatively easy for this breed. Sometimes it can be willful, this dog must be trained gently or it will refuse to cooperate. The Collie is a good-natured, friendly, energetic dog breed. It can be wary of strangers, stubborn and indolent. It has a fairly good sense of protectiveness for its master, especially for children. This breed is not aggressive, but it tends to be suspicious of people it does not like.

Collie dog

Collie

Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years
Color: Sable and white, tri colored and blue merle
Eyes: almond-shaped, the eyes have a clear, bright appearance, expressing intelligent inquisitiveness.
Coat type: Dense and abundant, straight outer coat, soft dense undercoat.
Size: Height: male: 4 to 26 inches; female: 22 to 24 inches Weight: male: 60 to 75 pounds; female: 50 to 65 pounds
Health issues: Eye problems, bloat, skin infections and hip dysplasia (low incidence)
Living conditions: A home with a fenced yard is best.

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