Collie Information
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The Collie At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Great Britain
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs
Height Range
20 - 26 in
Weight Range
45 - 70 lbs
Colors
Sable/white, blue merle, tricolor
Trainability
Very high, should begin early
With Children
Excellent
With Animals
Typically good
Climate
Tolerates cold well. Sensitive to heat
Indoor/Outdoor
Loves indoors, but needs plenty of time outdoors
Exercise Reqd
Fairly high; needs family interaction outdoors
Grooming Reqd
High for rough coated; heavy shedder. Low for smooth coated
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Diva #1 smooth 2018
Posted by Jerry Sulewski from De Pere, WI
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User-Contributed Collie Information
Below are user-submitted comments about Collie behavior, Collie training, Collie health, and more. If you have experience with or just an interest in the breed, you can post your comments by clicking the link below!
Additional Collie Comments
I have a rough coat collie got him as a puppy 8wks i call him buddy he is supper smart and very loving likes to play with toys go for walks and even likes to play withother dogs knows lots of commands already sit, come ,wait ,and alot more he is 9mos now and I thing he has stopped growing he is a great companion for me as im alone alot my husband works away from home he also very seldom barks I would recomend this breed to everyone who likes a very smart and devoted dog for a friend and companio
- Posted by doris comfort from lethbridge alberta canada
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Collie Information
Collie Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Collie breeders:
Canine Cyclic Neutropenia (genetic test)
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Collie Eye Anomaly (genetic test)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Collie Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Collie:
Bladder Cancer
Canine Microphthalmia
Cataract
Cerebellar cortical abiotrophy
Collie eye anomaly (CEA)
Corneal dystrophy
Cyclic neutropenia
Deafness
Demodicosis
Dermatomyositis
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Distichiasis
Dwarfism
Entropion
Epilepsy
Fibrous Histiocytoma
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Hip Dysplasia
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Pemphigus
Pemphigus
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Sebaceous Adenitis
Umbilical Hernia
von Willebrands Disease
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