Smooth Collie

Smooth Collie

The smooth collie is a variety of the collie breed, with a short, thick, soft coat. The two varieties of this breed, rough coated and smooth coated, share virtually the same attributes, save for their coats.

Fast Facts

Lifespan: 8-12 years
Height: 22-26 inches
Female weight: 45-60 pounds
Male weight: 60-75 pounds
Were developed to be herding dogs in Scotland
The breed was accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1885
Colors: Sable, blue merle, tri-color, white
Require regular exercise

Smooth Collies as Service Dogs

The smooth collie is an intelligent breed who likes having a job. They are able to be trained to herd, track and obey, and do search and rescue. This quality, paired with their gentle and loving temperaments, makes them ideal service dogs to attend to disabled people. They can be trained to be seeing eye dogs, or to be companions to people with limited mobility.¹

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Animals | Pets | Dogs

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American Kennel Club: Collie Breed Standard
Wikipedia: Smooth Collie
The American Smooth Collie Association: Dedicated to Promoting the Smooth Collie
Smooth Collie Club of Great Britain: Smooth Collie
The Westminster Kennel Club: Collie(Smooth)
Collie Dog Owners: Rough and Smooth Collie Information
Smooth Collie Association of Australia: Smooth Collie

Smooth Collie Background and Characteristics

Dog Breed Info Center: Collie Rough and Smooth
Canada's Guide to Dogs: Smooth Collie
K9 Web: Characteristics and Temperament
Collie Net: The Smooth Collie

Smooth Collie Rescue and Adoption

Collie Rescue: Rough and Smooth Collie Rescue
Collie Rescue of Western Pennsylvania: Available Collies
Oz Collie Rescue - Australia
Collie Rescue of San Antonio
Collie Rescue of Indiana
Tri-County Collie Rescue of Michigan

Smooth Collie Care and Special Needs

Burlywood: Living with Collies FAQ's
What to feed a Collie
Collie Dog Owners: To Bark or Not to Bark, That is the Question

Smooth Collie Health

K9 Web: Special Medical Problems
The Collie Eye: CEA Information
Collie Health Foundation: Purpose & Goals of the Collie Health Foundation

Smooth Collie Blogs and Articles

Collie Dog Owners: One Breed - Two Varieties
Collies Online: Success - Hard Work Meets Opportunity

Smooth Collie Photos and Videos

Dog Breedz: Collie Pictures
Colli Net: Smooth Collie Publications, Videos, and Art
Doggy Snaps: Dog Picture Galleries

Smooth Collie History and Trivia

K9 Web: History
Collie Rescue of Western Pennsylvania: History of the Breed
CodyBear Collies: Collie Trivia

Smooth Collie Related Merchandise

Nothin' Butt Dogs: Smooth Collie Gifts and T-Shirts
Big Tall Dog: Smooth Collie Gifts, Collectibles and Novelties
Animal Krackers: Foundry Bronze Smooth Collie Statues

Related Pages on Mahalo

Collie | Bearded Collie | Border Collie | Shetland Sheepdog | Dogs | Dog Food | Pet Toys | Guide Dog

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