Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Collie Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Collie is a medium-large dog
that belongs to the shepherd group. The dog will
be from 24 to 26 inches at the shoulder with the
bitch 2 inches less. The weight of the dog is 60
to 75 pounds, and the bitch 50 to 65. Under all
that hair is actually a fairly lean, athletic
dog. The coat is most commonly found in
tri-color, sable and white, blue merle, and
white. The hair of the outer coat is long and
coarse, while the undercoat is dense and fine. It
has a wedge shaped head with a pointed snout. The
tips of the ears fold over. The Collie can live
for up to 16 years. It is also called the Rough
Collie.

History: The Collie is a shepherding dog that
originated in the British Isles, in Wales and
Scotland. It was used as a herding dog for sheep.
The Scottish Collie was a large dog, with a
rather aggressive demeanor, while the Welsh
Collie was smaller and gentler. When the British
became acquainted with both dogs, they bred them
together to achieve a happy medium. It is
suspected that the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi,
was also bred into the Collie to give the head a
more distinctive shape.

Temperament: The Collie is a gentle dog that does
best when surrounded by its human friends. This
is a happy and intelligent dog that bonds closely
with its family. The dog has a protective nature
and will defend its owner. The Collie behaves
very well with children. It is a playful dog with
an excellent sense of direction. The Collie
trains easily and wants to please its master.
This dog will suffer from separation anxiety if
left alone for too long.

Health Issues: The Collie can experience bloat,
or stomach torsion, which demands immediate
veterinary intervention to prevent death. Hip
dysplasia is present in the breed, but not a
great degree. The Collie often has trouble with
heart worm medications, so care should be
exercised when dealing with this parasite. A
major health concern is what is called "Collie
Eye Syndrome". This is something of a catchall
phrase encompassing several eye ailments, some of
which can lead to blindness.

Grooming: The long coat of the Collie needs
weekly grooming to prevent matting and tangling.
If large matts do form, they may need to be cut
out. The Collie is a heavy shedder, and will blow
its coat twice a year besides. At this time, the
Collie should be brushed every day. It is easy
for ticks and fleas to conceal themselves in the
long coat of the Collie, so the dog should be
checked carefully if it has been outside.

Living Conditions: As the Collie tends to be
quiet indoors, it can live in an apartment, as
long as it is given a good deal of exercise. This
dog enjoys being with its family and will be
unhappy if left alone for long periods. This
Collie loves to play and is suitable for agility
and obedience competitions. It needs protection
from the heat in summer and should not be
expected to live outside in winter.

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