DOG OF THE WEEK " COLLIE "

• Country of Origin: Scotland, England
• Original use: Drover, herder
• Group: Herding (akc) ;Herding dog(ukc)
• Average Life Span: 11-14 yrs.
• Color: Sable and white, tri-color(black,tan and white), blue merle and white.
•  Coat: Two varieties: The rough coat is long, harsh textured; the smooth coat is short, dense and flat.  Both coasts have an abundant undercoat.
• Grooming: Both varieties shed and require weekly brushing. Bathing is requited once a season.
• Height/Weight: Males, 24-26 inches, 60-75 lbs. Femals, 22-24 inches, 50-65 lbs.
• Personality: Intelligent, intuitive, sensitive, graceful and gracious.
• Trainability: High
• Activity level: Moderate
• Known health problems: Collie eye anomaly, some drug sensitivities.
• Good with children: Charming and playful with respectful children.
• Good with other pets:  Generally good with other pets.
• National Breed Club: Collie club of America. www.collieclubofamerica.org.
• Rescue: Collie Rescue Foundation: www.collierescuefoundation.org.