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

K9 PetBlog: Feeding Your Puppy

Hello All, 

Knowing what to feed your puppy and when to feed can seem like a bit of a minefield. 

Below is a guideline of how many times a day to feed: 

• 2-3months: four meals a day
• 4-6months: two to three meals a day
• Over 6 months: two meals a day 

Keep to a routine and to the same food and don't be tempted in to leaving your puppies food down all day, as this can cause problems as they get older i.e. fussy eating.

Try not to feed your puppy immediately before or after exercising. Allow an hour to pass between feeding and activity. This helps to prevent the risk of swelling or twisting of the stomach, which is potentially life threatening. 

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