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Collie Puppies for Sale
Collie
Rough and Smooth
(Scottish Collie)
Photo Courtesy of Amber
Dawn Kennels
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Pronunciation |
Collie |
Description |
A lovely, active, and agile, long-coated sheepdog
made famous by the movie star, Lassie. The lean, blunted, wedge-shaped head
gives an impression of lightness. The top of the head is flat. The face is
chiseled. The long, smooth, well-rounded, blunt muzzle tapers to a black nose.
The ears are 3/4 erect with the tips folding forward. The eyes are almond-shaped
and dark except in the case of blue merles that may have blue or merle eyes. The
trim, but muscular, body is slightly longer than it is tall. The chest is strong
and fairly wide. The tailbone hangs down to the dog's hocks. In the Rough
variety, an abundant double coat forms a mane around the neck and chest. The
coat needs regular weekly grooming to look its best. The Smooth variety has a
one-inch coat that needs very little grooming. With both varieties the hair on
the head and legs is short and smooth. They both come in sable and white,
tri-color (black, white & tan), blue merle or predominantly white with
sable, tri-color or blue merle markings. |
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Temperament |
A noble, highly intelligent dog. Sensitive, sweet,
kind, easy to train and loyal. Usually good with other pets and friendly with
other dogs. Very devoted to and protective of his loved ones. One Collie
travelled 2000 miles to find his family after he became lost. Collies have
received the Ken-L-Ration Hero Dog award 5 times. An excellent children's
companion, playful and gentle, with some exceptions. Can be willful and must be
trained gently or he will refuse to cooperate. Some exhibit herding behavior as
puppies, nipping at people's heels. Adult dogs generally outgrow this behavior.
Collie puppies housetrain quickly, generally in about a week (after about 10-12
weeks old). They are good-natured, friendly, dogs. They are energetic outdoors.
They can be wary of strangers, stubborn and indolent. It has a fairly good sense
of protectiveness for its master, especially for children. They are not
aggressive, but they do tend to be suspicious of people they do not like. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (61-66cm.) Bitches 22-24
inches (56-61cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-75 pounds (27-34kg.) Bitches 50-65 pounds (23-29kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Generally healthy dogs. Some lines are prone to
PRA, eye defects and hip problems leading to acute lameness and arthritis.
Seeing your veterinarian is advisable for a clearance certificate before
purchasing a puppy. The tip of a Collies nose can be sensitive to the sun. Buy
only from a reputable breeder. The Collie is a very popular breed resulting in
the sale of many inferior animals with poor health and/or temperaments. |
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Living Conditions |
The Collie will dog okay in an apartment as long
as they are sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do
best with at least an average-sized yard. Sensitive to the heat. Provide plenty
of shade and fresh water in warm weather. |
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Exercise |
The Collie needs plenty of exercise,
which includes a daily, long walk.
In addition, they would enjoy
some romps off the leash in a safe area. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 14-16 years |
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Grooming |
The spectacular stiff coat sheds dirt readily and
a thorough weekly brushing will keep it in good condition. Take extra care when
the soft dense undercoat is being shed. The Smooth variety has a one-inch coat
and should be brushed every one to two weeks. If the long coated
variety has a BIG matt, and the dog is not being used for show, the matt may
need to be cut out, as opposed to combed out, as to avoid pain to the dog.
Bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. This breed sheds heavily twice a year. |
| Origin |
For centuries the Rough Coated Collie was hardly
known outside Scotland, but it is now one of the world's most popular breeds.
Descended from generations of hard- working herding dogs, it is a conscientious
creature of immense intelligence. They are used as water rescue dogs and have
served man as sheepdogs for centuries, guarding and herding flocks. The breed's
name probably comes from its charge; the Scottish black-faced sheep called the
Colley. Early Rough Collies were smaller, with broader heads and shorter
muzzles. The Collie is so intelligent that he has been trained for many
purposes, as a rescue dog, guide for the blind, movie star, and as a guard dog.
Queen Victoria kept Collies at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and her interest
launched the breed's subsequent popularity. J.P. Morgan and other members of the
upper class have owned Collies. At this point Collies were mixed with the
Borzoi, and *ALL* show dogs had to have the Borzoi influence for them to win in
the show ring. The working dogs separated, branched out and became the different
breeds (with the Scotch Collie remaining) and the
show type became what we see now, the large dogs with flatter faces. The Collies
great beauty has made them a favorite show dog and family companion. The Smooth
Collie is more popular as a companion dog in Great Britain than in the United
States, though he is gaining popularity in the U.S. today. The Smooth Collie is
the same as the Rough Collie, but without the long coat. The AKC considers the
Rough and Smooth Collies as varieties of the same breed. They are judged by the
same standard with the exception of the coat. The first Collie was
presented at a dog show in 1860. |
| Group |
Herding, AKC Herding |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Faith, Huntingtons Charmed Again CGC, the blue merle
Collie at 3 years old
Collie Posters and Prints!
Malcolm at 4 years old
Int. CH Onesti Command 'N' Conquer WW-RN,WW-RA,CGC,TT,BPD,VC,CERF
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| Dusty at 8 weeks old |
Dusty at 2 years old
Dusty at 3 years old
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A Collie Story
Two men once wanted to buy a Collie named Shep, who
worked herding sheep
on a Missouri farm. But first they wanted to test the dog's abilities.
While Shep was leading the sheep to the yard, the
farmer, when Shep could not
see him, took one of the sheep into the woods and tied it to a tree. When the
gate
to the farmyard was opened for the sheep to go in, Shep, as always, watched them
carefully. As the last sheep entered, Shep immediately became agitated. He
dashed
out into the countryside and quickly located the sheep hidden in the woods.
The men were impressed and offered a large amount of
money for the dog.
"No" said the farmer smiling. "I'd never part with Shep. I just
wanted you to
see why."
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