Appearance of the Collie

Selecting a new dog to bring into your home as a family pet is not a very simple task, you should gather various information about the breeds you can be interested in. You cannot simply look at a puppy and say: This is a cute one, all take it. You should be well informed on all the aspects related to that breed of dogs in order to be sure it is the best choice for you, but also you are his or her best chance for a home.

If you are interested in the collie, it is important to know that the Collie is a dog of medium size and that has a very well-proportioned body, with a head that is of a wedge shape and very lean. Their muzzle is long and round and it tapers down to a nice black nose. You will find that the chest of the collie is deep and broad and the body of the collie is stout, muscular and stiff. As far as the length of their body, it is well in ratio to their height.

As far as the coat of the Collie, it is extensive and sort of rough in texture. They also have the trademark mane around their chest and next, which is one of the features people look for when they are trying to determine exactly what the breed is. Now, as far as the care of the coat, it needs more care than other breeds. Since the collie has a double coat, there is extra care that is needed during Spring, when the under coat is shedding. Regular brushing is always needed.

They have also different types of hair, while the hair on their face are on the short end and fairly smooth, the hair on their necks, thighs and tails are extra long. As a Collie owner, you should also notice there is different hair on the front of their legs, shorter and smoother, than on the back of their legs, where the hair is longer and denser.

The dogs of the collie breed have different colors for their coats. A combination of tan, white and black markings is specific for the tri-color Collies. The two colored coats are ranging anywhere from a light blonde to a darker reddish brown, but there are also Collies colored in different shapes than the basic tan, white and black combination. The tri-color collies are preferred by most of the pet lovers.

Inform yourself about the health issues these dogs may have. Collie is a generally healthy breed of dogs. But they can get Gastric torsion, Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly and the grey Collie syndrome.

Their stout bodies request much exercise. At least daily long walks are needed to keep them in good shape, both body and soul. They also like to play a lot and go along very well with children.

Another aspect you should consider is their training. These intelligent dogs can be easily trained. This way, the members of your family can easily interact with the Collie, using either simple or more complex commands.


The collie dog has a very well-proportioned body. The coat of the collie is extensive and sort of rough in texture. The Collie dogs are a fearly healthy breed.

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