Collie Dog Breed Information
- AKA:n/a
- Size:Large
- Ease of Training:Medium/High
- Grooming:Low
- Shedding:High
- Exercise Needed:Daily Walk
- Energy Level:Medium
- Protection:Medium, will bark
- Good with Children:Yes
- Health Clearances:CERF
- Weight:Male: 60-75; Female 50-65 lbs
- Height:Male: 24-26, Female 22-24 inches
- Coat Colour:Sable and white; tricolour, blue merle; white (predominantly white, preferably with markings)
Collie Coat
This breed comes in both rough and smooth varieties. Both have same coloration accepted. Most commonly seen in tri-color (black, white and tan), blue merle, and sable and white are also acceptable colors for this breed.
Collie Character
This gentle breed makes a great household companion. The Collie has an obedient nature, willful, and gentle. Classified as one of the easiest to train breeds in the dog world. This breed is very self-assured, sweet, gentle, and trustworthy.
Collie Temperament
The Collie has a very even and well-mannered temperament. This dog is regularly seen in homes with other animals and children, as they are very gentle and passive. Originally bred for herding, this dog has the tendency to nip at ankles as a pup, however most grow out of this stage. Willing to learn and very loyal, this dog will surely provide you with a lot of love.
Collie Care
The rough variety does not require as much grooming as smooth. Short and stiff coat requires brushing weekly. Smooth variety requires daily brushing to remove any excess hair, and to keep hair from becoming matted. Monthly baths are recommended as their long coat traps dirt. The Collie is a heavy shedder given the season.
Collie Activity
This large breed responds best with a medium sized yard. Will do well in apartment life if given regular exercise. It is not recommended that this dog be left outdoors for long periods of time in hot weather, however if given the proper shade and water, will do okay.
Collie Health and Life Expectancy
The life expectancy of the Collie is around 12-14 years, and there is various health problems linked to this breed. This includes eye problems, PRA, thyroid problems, epilepsy, skin problems, and bloat. The parents of the Collie puppy should have CERF certificates.
Latest Collie Dogs for adoption

Solo - Male Collie Cross
- Carmarthenshire
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
20-03-21 This super handsome fellow is Solo! He has come from a breeder to find a loving home. Solo is quite frightened at the moment and really doesnt know what to expect here at the rescue. He gets

Just So - Male Collie
- Carmarthenshire
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
13-07-2022 Just So is a stunning blue merle collie boy who has come to us from a breeder with his siblings as an unsold litter. He has a very waggy tail and is super confident and friendly so although

Ermin - Female Collie Cross
- Carmarthenshire
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
05-07-2022 Ermin is a beautiful but timid little pup who has come to us from a breeder with some of her siblings as they were not sold. She loves her siblings and kennel friends and will run around an

Khaki - Male Collie
- Carmarthenshire
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
30-06-22 Khaki is a lovely chap who used to be a working farm collie. Now he has past his most useful age he is no longer required and his farm is now being managed by a younger collie. This means tha

Jacko - Male Collie
- Carmarthenshire
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
10-06-21 UPDATE Although Jacko is mostly blind, he is so clever and uses your voice to navigate. He could be an only dog in the right circumstances. If he is with other dogs he needs them to be calm a