Collie Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Scotland

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 12-14 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: high

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: chill

Breed Information

Overview

There is a common misunderstanding that all Collies have a tendency to herd their families without the proper workload. This is only true with the high energy Border Collie, which needs to be put to work to be truly happy. Other Collies will do wonderfully in an active family environment, as long as they do not fall victim to boredom. As far as friendliness goes, this breed is generally good-hearted, but like any dog needs early socialization to be completely well-mannered.

The well-liked and talented Collie is a classic and respected member of the Herding Group. The Collie originated in Scotland as a herding dog. They were prized specifically for their skill in herding sheep, but were valued as herding dogs for other livestock as well.

Although their ancestry can be traced back to Roman roots over 2,000 years ago, the modern Collie entered the written record around 1800. Queen Victoria discovered the Collie later during the 19th century, fell in love with the breed, and is credited with popularizing the breed among her subjects during the latter half of the 19th century.

The American Kennel Club recognizes a specific breed of dog as “Collie”, but there are many breeds considered to be collies that do not carry the actual name. Some of the other collies that are easily recognized are the American “Rough Collie” and the British “Border Collie”, which are exceptional herding breeds true to the Collie name.

Temperament

Collies tend to be sweet and affectionate dogs that bond closely with their families and enjoy being around them. Their energetic and playful personalities tend to be a great fit for children. They also tend to get along well with other dogs and other pets as long as they are well-socialized. They will even tend to warm up to strangers once introduced. Collies are vocal dogs that are prone to barking a lot, especially alert barking. This makes early and consistent socialization important as well as training your dog to stop barking to keep it from becoming a nuisance.

Did You Know?

The Collie’s popularity in the United States can be credited to two authors - Albert Payson Terhune and Eric Knight. Albert Payson Terhune was a dog breeder and wrote the Sunnybrook Collies series for young readers. Eric Knight was a British author who wrote the classic novel Lassie Come Home, which led to the movies, TV series, and more that made the Collie one of the most popular dog breeds.