Known for its herding skills, the Collie is a loyal, strong, protective pup. His stands out with his pointed snout and thick, long coat, which comes in a variety of colors and should be groomed every week or two.
The Collie is devoted to his owners and loves companionship, doing well with both children and other pets. Because the breed is so smart, you should definitely invest in training, and be sure to provide regular exercise.All dogs have their own personality and unique training, causing them to differ slightly from these breed stats. Please let us know if we made an error in the stats.
Collies aren't ideal for apartments, but they can live there if they get enough chances to play in a larger space nearby.
Collies don't like being left alone for too long. They tend to show some separation anxiety when left apart from their people.
Collies do well with kids. Supervise them closely, as with any dog, but they are unlikely to become aggressive.
Typically, Collies are friendly with strangers. They tend to be open and willing to trust people they don't know.
Although Collies will mostly get along with other dogs, they may have some issues that socialization can help.
Collies are known to bark quite often. That can be irritating, and they may need training to limit it.
Collies shed a medium amount. They have seasonal shedding, but they aren't terrible to clean up after.
Collies need a medium amount of coat care. Brushing and bathing will usually be enough.
A Collie needs a moderate amount of exercise. Plan some walks or a game of fetch during the day.
The Collie is smart and extremely trainable. They learn commands quickly and enjoy the bond of training.
Collies do well in cold weather. You may need to protect their paws, but they handle colder climates well.
Although Collies can tolerate hot conditions, don't expose them for too long.
