SMOOTH COLLIE BASIC INFO...............................................
Breed Group
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Pastoral
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Vulnerable/Native Breed
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Yes
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Lifespan
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10+ Years
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Size
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Medium
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How much exercise?
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Up to 1 hr per day
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Length of coat
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Short
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How much grooming?
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Once a week
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Supposedly sheds?*
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Yes
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Type of home
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Smalll or Large House
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Town or Country
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Either
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Minimum Garden Size
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Smalll/Medium
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Genetic Testing
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CEA/CPRA DM/MDR1
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Smooth Collie coat is short and flat with a harsh texture on a dense undercoat. Colour range is the same, although one tends to see more Blue Merles in Smooths than in Roughs. As a result, the blue and blue-flecked eye is more characteristically seen in Smooths. Both breeds’ standards call for a gay, friendly disposition without a trace of nervousness or aggression.
The Pastoral Breed Group - The Pastoral Group consists of herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals. Usually this type of dog has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions.
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on the Kennel Club website.
