Monday, 19 September 2011

Breed Profile: Collie



Family: Livestock, Herding
Area of Origin: Scotland
Date of Origin: 1800s
Original Function: Sheep herder
Other name: Scottish Collie

Energy Level:  o o o
Exercise requirements:o o o
Playfulness: o o o
Affection level: o o o
Ease of training: o o o
Watchdog ability: o o o o o
Protection ability: o o o
Grooming requirements:
Smooth: o
Rough: o o o o




Weight:
Male: 60 – 75lb     Female: 50-65lb
Height:  Male: 24-26”   Female:  22-24”

Health:
Major: none
Minor: CEA, PRA, gastric torsion, dermatomyositis, demodicosis
Occasional: seizures, microphthalmia, CHD, cyclic neutropenia
Suggested tests: eye, DNA for CEA and cyclic neutopenia
Life Span: 8-12 years

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