Collie Dog

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Collie Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

The Collie Dog

The Collie is a that is well balanced, sociable, and intelligent. The Collie makes an excellent family pet. The Collie has a good natured personality and plenty of affection. Devoted to his owners, the Collie had plenty of loyalty. The Collie is a breed that tends to get along with everyone. Children and adults to pets and even strangers, the Collie enjoys companionship. The Collie dogs are sensitive, and need plenty of attention and love from owners. The Collie loves to spend time with his family, and will enjoy getting involved in a range of activities from exercise activities to play and recreation.
 
 Dependable, responsive, and intelligent, the Collie is a that has a well above average learning rate which makes him easy to train using the right methods (positive reward based training). These dogs are well suited to the more inexperienced owner as well as the experienced. The sweet nature of the Collie means that some dogs in this breed may be timid. Early socialization is important for a Collie in order to build confidence. The Collie will bark in order to raise an alarm if something is amiss. This means that the Collie can be an effective watchdog. The Collie does not like to live in an environment that is noise and fraught with tension, A calm household and environment is the ideal for the Collie breed.
 
 The Collie Dog
 The Collie first skyrocketed to fame through the TV show and movie “Lassie”. This has a lean head and a chiseled face and the muzzle is smooth and well-rounded. The Collie s ears are upright and the eyes are dark (with the exception of blue merles). The body is longer than it is tall and is lean and muscular and the chest is strong. The color of the Collie’s coat ranges from sable, white, black, and tri-color. Collie s are well known for their intelligence and strong herding abilities.
 
  
 Collie Skills
 The rough-coated Collie is descended from herd dogs that are known to be dedicated and hard-working. Although it was virtually unknown outside of Scotland for centuries, they were used in Scotland as guard dogs and shepherding dogs, a skill they have kept until

modern times. The Collie s are also used as water rescue dogs. Queen Victoria was known to have kept some Collie in Balmoral Castle and sparked interest in the breed, especially with the upper-class. Today, the smooth-coated collie is a great companion in the UK and is quickly gaining popularity in the US.
 
 Collie Personality
 The Collie is known to be friendly and intelligent. The Collie have a merry disposition and will get on well with other dogs and animals living in the household. The Collie bonds closely with its family and is an excellent companion for children. The Collie dogs are also very protective of the home and its environment although friends of the family will be welcomed.
 
 Collie Exercise Needs
 Both rough-coated and smooth-coated Collies will need plenty of exercise, and if owners can let them off their leash, so much the better. Just be careful when to slip off the leash; Collie dogs are known to round up people and other animals so beware! The Collie s do not exhibit aggressive behavior, though.
 
 Collie Living Conditions
 The Collie will adapt well to apartment living if there is a yard for it to play and exercise in. The Collie is also sensitive to heat; when it is outside make sure to provide enough shade and water.
 
 Collie Grooming Requirements
 Grooming for the rough-coated Collie should be regular as it is known to shed dirt easily. Standard combing or brushing once a week will keep its abundant coat in tip-top condition and prevent it from matting. Grooming for the smooth-coated Collie is less demanding; just brush through its coat to remove dead hair. The Collie dog breed is known to shed twice a year.
 
 Collie Health Issues
 The Collie is generally a healthy breed, although owners and breeders should look out for skin problems, eye infections, and hip problems that may lead to lameness in the future. The Collie as a breed is also more prone to oral problems, so make sure that the teeth is checked regularly.

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