Collie Puppies and Dogs

A complete guide to Collie Puppies and Dogs including photos and articles about grooming, training, care tips, exercise needs, male and female Collie dog names, illness and health problems with a definition and description of Collie Puppies and Dogs.

Fast Facts & Guide to Collie Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Collie Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Collie.

Collie Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 24-26 inches / Female 22-24 inches

Weight: Male 60-75 pounds / Female 50-65 pounds

Size of Dog: Large

Breed Type and Dog Group: Herding Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: Great Britain (Exact Origin is Unknown)

Exercise Needs: The Collie requires moderate, daily exercise

Coat Type: There are two different coat varieties; one coat type is rough, the other smooth

Shedding hairs: Moderately to excessively twice per year

Grooming needs: The Collie has moderate grooming needs

Training a Collie (Trainability): The Collie is easily trainable


Other Names of Collie: Smooth Collie, Rough Collie

Collie Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 14 - 16 years

Number of puppies per litter: The Collie litter size is usually around 5-6 puppies on average

Temperament / Behaviour: Loving, Faithful, Clever, Dignified and Affectionate

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Collie puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Collie dog names, illness and health problems.


Summary of Collie Puppies and Dogs

Collie puppies and dogs have wonderful, even-tempered and well-balanced personalities and temperaments. They are intelligent enough to be able to train quite easily and house-breaking shouldn't prove to be too difficult. This is loyal and devoted breed of puppy and dog that is very adaptable and forms excellent relationships with humans. They are warm-hearted, friendly and very faithful. Their qualities are strong and come naturally to them, making them very appealing to anyone looking for a large but obedient dog that can fit well into family life. The Collie breed is very dignified, graceful and proud, they are very loving and affectionate and show loyalty towards their owners. This dog doesn't require a firm handler as it is somewhat sensitive and should be handled in a gentle but persuasive manner.

Choosing Collie Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Collie puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Collie puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed is prone to a few health issues which are stated on the health issues page (a link can be found above). Collie dogs generally live to around 14 to 16 years of age which is quite good compared to some other breeds. They require daily exercise which is necessary for their mental and physical well-being, as well as maintaining a healthy weight. There are two types of Collie, one has a rough coat and the other has a smooth coat. Both types require weekly grooming on a normal basis, and daily grooming whilst they are going through shedding periods when their hair can shed quite heavily.

Collie Puppies and Dogs

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