Collie dog breed is a distinctive type of a herding dog, including many related races and formal breeds (Collie, Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog), Shetland Shepherd, English Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Scotch Collie, Welsh Sheepdog etc.). Collie set the roots in Scotland and Northern England. Collie is a medium-sized, fairly lightly built dog with a pointed snout, and many Collie types have a distinctive white pattern over the shoulders. Collies are very vivid and active, and most types have a very strong herding instinct. The collie type has spread througout the world and has diversified into many varieties, sometimes with mixture from other dog types. Collies are generally medium-sized dogs of about 10 to 25 kg (22 to 55 lb), fairly lightly built with a pointed snout and erect or partly erect ears, giving a foxy impression. Cattle-herding types tend to be rather more stocky. Collies are always alert and are active and agile. The fur may be short, flat, or long, and the tail may be smooth, feathered, or bushy. Working collies are extremely energetic and agile dogs with great stamina, well able to run all day without tiring, even over very rough or steep ground. Working collies are of excellent working/obedience intelligence, and are instinctively highly motivated to work.
Sheepdogs have been especially well-spread in highlands between
England and Scotland. Interesting peculiarity of Collie from other
sheepdogs is lack of aggression. It is caused by absence of wolves
at British islands. The main function of Shetland Sheepdog Collie
have been the ability to keep a herd together. This ability has
become so strong, that is preserved nowadays. When walking with a
group of people Collie does not like them to go far from each other.
A dog becomes worried and tries to gather them together in a single
'herd' by barking and running around.
Border Collie Temperament
Border Collie temperament is many-sided. These dogs
are kindhearted and get used to the way of life of their owner. Border Collie may easy become a sport dog if raised by an active sportsmen,
or a devoted guard, friendly companion and even a caring nurse dog
if raised with children as a family dog. For calm people of measured
way of life Border Collie becomes a good companion, understanding
friends and companions for calm walking.
Border Collie tries to avoid conflicts with people and other
animals. But they will give a good defense if it is needed. Modern
Collie dog breed performs the functions of a guard dog, a search and
rescue dog, a shepherd and a companion dog. Border Collie becomes a
brilliant guide dog after special training.
Border Collie temperament is active. They are always ready to play
and run, actively perceive everything around, curious, clever and
intelligent, easy-trained and have a good memory. The Border Collie
dog breed is famous for its dramatic abilities as well. There are
many films with Border Collie dog acting the main role.
Border Collie is a shepherd dog. Some shepherd dogs have problems
with playing catch-up and biting.
Border Collie Care
Border Collie perfectly feel living in apartment, if walked
regularly daily. In spite of its thick and long fut, Collie
undergoes heat well. Collie's coat protects it from heat and cold.
They have health problems very seldom.
Border Collie Fur Care
Gorgeous Collie coat is admitted at the first sight at this dog. The
question arises: how to care of the fur of Collie? It might take a
lot of time and powers. That is close to the truth. Collie coat
needs special care before shows. But in daily routine it needs care
as well. For Collie fur care you will need several brushes and
combs: at least a dog fur care comb with thick teeth and usual dog brush for long fur.
Long fur of Collie is to be brushed by taking it up to get to the
roots. The ear areas, chest, pants and tail need special attention.
It is better to spend brushing your dog 15-20 minutes daily, than
suffer from impossibility to brush it and cut off rolled-up pieces
of dog coat.
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