Collie Dog Breed Information: Profile, History, Care & Review

The Collie is an active, lithe, strong dog that combines strength, speed, and grace. Their gait suggests effortless speed also like the ability to vary speed and direction instantly, as needed in herding dogs. The coat is often of two types, both with a soft, abundant undercoat. The outer coat of the smooth variety is short, hard, and flat; that of the Rough variety is straight, harsh, abundant, and long, particularly on the mane and ruff.

The Collie’s expression is a crucial hallmark of the breed and depends upon the form and balance of the skull and muzzle, also because of the characteristics of the eyes and ears. She may be a sensitive and intelligent dog, known for her undying loyalty and amazing ability to foresee her owner’s needs. She may be a great family companion and remains a capable herding dog.

Collie Dog Information:

Breed Name	Collie
Other Names	Rough Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog
Breed Group	Herding (AKC:1885 & UKC)
Type	Purebred
Size	Large
Weight	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34 kg) Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Area of Origin	United Kingdom
Life Range	14-16 years
Colors	Black White & Tan Blue Merle Blue Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White Merle
Level of Energy	Average
Bark Tendency	High
Exercise	Daily
Overall Grooming	High Maintenance

Collie Dog History:

The origin of the Collie (also referred to as the ‘Scottish Collie’), the prototypical Sheepdog, is wrapped in mystery. Even the origination of the name ‘Collie’ is unknown, but it’s going to derive from the Gaelic word for ‘useful’. the first recorded evidence of the breed dates to around 1800, when both rough-coated and smooth-coated versions, used for sheepherding and guarding, arrived with Celts on the British Isles.

They grew in popularity and were delivered to America within the late 1800s to serve as sheepherders. the standard created for the Collie in 1885 remains unchanged today. you’ll have heard of a famous Collie by the name of ‘Lassie’. Lassie brought attention to the rough-coated Collie, helping them to become one among the foremost popular American breeds and proving that they’re an excellent help when little Timmy falls down the well.

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The Collie Health Foundation has invested many research dollars to identify and solve health issues, and their website offers great information on health issues within the breed. The minimum requirement is for puppies between 6-8 weeks old to have an eye fixed check by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist for Collie eye anomaly, an inherited eye disease. Some Collies can also have a sensitivity to certain drugs, referred to as the MDR1 mutation. More information is often found on this at http://vcpl.vetmed.wsu.edu. Collies typically live from 12 to 14 years and are as a rule healthy, but after doing their research prospective buyers should ask questions of breeders and have an understanding of what health guarantees are often provided.

• Major concerns: none
• Minor concerns: CEA, PRA, gastric torsion, dermatomyositis, demodicosis
• Occasionally seen: seizures, microphthalmia, CHD, cyclic neutropenia
• Suggested tests: eye, (DNA for CEA), DNA for PRA, DNA for drug sensitivity
  Note: Often sensitive to ivermectin. Homozygous merles may have visual or hearing problems.

Nutrition For Collie Dog:

Good nutrition is the very very first thing the owner can do for his or her Collie to make sure healthy skin and coat and general well being. Collies had best on good-quality pet food that’s primarily meat-based, with fewer grains as ingredients. Many breed experts feel that Collies shouldn’t be fed foods with corn or soy within the ingredients. Collies have a risk of bloat, so two feedings/multiple feedings per day as opposed to once each day is suggested, and a few slices of meat added to the food has been shown to reduce risk.

How to Take Care of Collie Dog:

The Collie lives comfortably within the city or the country, as long as she has enough exercise. A brisk, daily walk, and yard play are sufficient. Mostly, she wants to be together with her family, meaning she isn’t a candidate for a backyard lifestyle.

If left alone for too long, she tends to bark excessively. While some barking is normal during this herding breed — that’s how she warned the shepherd of wolves — she is going to bark her head off when she’s bored, lonely, or otherwise frustrated. Excessive barking is often avoided by letting the Collie take part in all family activities, and by keeping her mentally challenged with ongoing obedience training or dog sports.

Training the Collie may be a breeze, but — like all dog — she needs early socialization to prevent her from becoming timid. She also benefits from obedience training; a “Quiet” command should be a part of each Collie’s training program.

Collie Grooming, Bathing & Coat:

The Collie may be a herding dog. Herding dogs have a high energy state and are very intelligent, in order that they need a job, in order that they don’t get bored. The Collie has a double coat with the guard coat longer than the undercoat and needs to be groomed every 4 – 8 weeks, with more frequent grooming during the shedding seasons of spring and fall once they change coats. As long as the undercoat is removed the outer guard coat will provide shade for your dog.

Bathing Care: the first bath is for general cleaning to take off the dirt and grime. Follow up with the second bath and target the necessity of the dog. If your dog has allergies or skin irritations use Hypo-Allergenic Shampoo followed by a medicated shampoo. Collie’s with normal skin and coat are often bathed with any of our wonderful scent renewal products for long-lasting fragrance. make certain to end the bath with conditioner. this may help keep the coat hydrated to guard against harsh weather. Simple Shed Shampoo and Simple Shed Treatment during the spring and fall shedding season will help release undercoat so the seasonal coat can are available properly.

Eyes Care: Opti-Soothe Eye Wash may be a must. Flush the eyes of any foreign matter and keep the eye moist.

Ears Care Use Ear Care to clean the ears and help dry out any moisture deep within the ear, this may help with the odor and prevent infection. Only clean as far as you’ll see.

Paws Care: Because they herd out in the field, they have Paw Balm to keep their pads soft and pliable to keep them from drying and cracking.

Coat Care: due to the double coat of the breed, brushing is important. Simple Shed and Static Spray as you sweep during shedding season or Aloe Hydrating Spray in between shedding cycles is suggested to help protect the coat.

Collie Dog Exercise:

While there are variations among individuals and families, Collies generally are quite active and need regular exercise. they have aerobics and also the chance to be able to run and play. Teaching them to fetch can provide good exercise, and having a fenced yard where they will run and going on daily walks help too. they ought to not be relegated to the backyard for long periods of your time, as boredom comes barking. Collies are people dogs and need to be with their owners first and foremost. Ideally, a Collie is going to be able to go when it’s time to go, and ready to chill when it’s time to chill.

Collie Dog Personality:

The collie is best described as “sweet.” This breed tends to urge together with everyone, from other dogs and other household pets to the neighbor’s pet down the street. This breed may be a favorite one among families with small children, as the dog is extremely tolerant. Rarely you’ll come across a timid collie, but most are outgoing and friendly.

Like most herding dogs, however, the collie is quite intelligent and doesn’t fare well without attention and training. a gentle but firm hand works best while training, as this dog, has a fairly soft temperament.

Collies are often seen nipping at the heels of recalcitrant children as if the children were sheep. Left to their own devices, collies are often extensive diggers and sometimes chewers. The complaint most frequently heard, however, is that the alarm barking can quickly become nuisance barking.

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