History

Originating in the Scottish Lowlands, the name comes from the local black sheep called Collie. Like many other dog breeds, it was favored by Queen Victoria. In 1860, when the Queen visited Scotland, she brought several back to Windsor Castle for breeding. As a result, it has gradually become a widely acclaimed sheepdog in the UK. In the late 1990s, it was also favored by Americans. In 1940, the collie starred in the role of Lacey (the film "Lacey the Spirit") based on the classic novel. In ancient times, the Scottish Sheepdog became a very popular shepherd dog, largely due to its excellent working ability. Now, this very beautiful dog has become a very good companion dog. It is easy to tame, docile, faithful and reliable, and has a very good ability to take care of children, especially the elegant and gorgeous appearance of the tower. people.

Origin

UK

English name: Rough Collie

Function: Sheepdog

Lifespan: 14-16 years

Character

The dog is extremely intelligent, good character, approachable, intelligent and sensitive, Mild obedience training responds well, friendly, willing to please the master, suitable for attentive children. Cheerful and lively personality, strong sensibility. May be shy or nervous without proper socialization experience, get along well with other pets, but may chase smaller animals. The most suitable watchdog to be alert. Active in the outdoors, full of affection for the owner, vigilant against strangers, and good at protecting, it is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.

Characteristics: The strong and flexible body structure gives the Collie a natural shepherd, and its coat is not dull or rough. Appearance is an important factor in this evaluation, and the Collie has a perfect balance of skull and face combination, size, shape, eye color and position, and the ears are well positioned and stance.

Overall Appearance: The Collie is a very beautiful dog at first glance, with an extraordinary dignity, and all parts of the body conform to the overall proportions.

Head and Skull: Proportion of the head is critical and must be considered in conjunction with the overall size of the dog. The head roughly resembles a very blunt wedge when viewed from the front or side, with a gentle profile. The skull should be flat. The sides taper and should be gentle from the ears to the end of the black nose, with no obvious cheekbones or constricted nose. The top of the skull and the top of the nose in lateral view form two vertical parallel lines of equal length, separated by a small but discernible "frontal break" or separation. The midpoint between and inside the corners of the eyes (at the center of the correctly positioned "forehead break") is the center of balance for the length of the head. The rounded nose is blunt at the end, the jaw is strong and well-defined, and the depth from the brow to the lower jaw should never be excessive (deep penetration). No matter what color the dog's nose must be black.

Eyes: This is an important feature that gives it a sweet expression. Should be of medium size, well-located, almond-shaped, dark brown, and gray-blue except when the eyes (one or both, or parts of one or both) are often blue or with bluish spots. Its expression is full of intelligence and alertness as it listens.

Ears: The ears should be small and not too close to the top of the head or to one side of the head. When there is a reaction, it should be folded back. When alert, the ears should be tilted forward and semi-upright. For example, about 2/3 of the ears are standing upright, and the front 1/3 of the ears is naturally forward and below the horizontal position.

Mouth: Teeth should be of moderate size, with lower incisors behind upper incisors; small gaps are not considered serious defects.

Neck: The neck should be well muscled, of moderate length and well-curved.

Forequarters: Shoulders should be sloping and well angled. Forelegs should be upright, well muscled, with no varus or valgus elbows, and a moderate number of bones.

Body: Should be long in length and height, with a firm back and a slightly raised waist. The ribs are prominent, the chest is deep and the ribcage is large, behind the shoulders.

HINDQUARTERS: The hind legs should be well muscled in the thighs, neat and strong in the lower extremities, with well-curved hind knees. The hocks sink powerfully.

Paws: Should be oval in shape with well-padded soles and tightly arched toes. The hind feet are slightly curved.

Gait: Movement is a defining characteristic of this breed. A good dog will never turn the elbows out, but move with the front feet relatively close together. There should be no pleating, crossing, rolling. Both legs should be parallel from the fly bone to the ground in rear view. The hind legs should be strong and powerful. Movement is gentle when looking sideways. The stride length should be reasonable, and the walk should be light and effortless.

Tail: The tail should extend to the hock or lower. When he is quiet, the tail is drooping, but the tip of the tail is twisted or swirled upwards. When the dog is excited, the tail is raised cheerfully, but should not be higher than the dorsal plane.

Coarse: The coat should be very dense and conform to the contours of the body. The outer hair is straight and rough to the touch; the hair is many, soft and dense, covering almost all the skin. Short-haired: The coat is short and thick, smooth and densely woolly. There should be abundant mane and neck hair; no hair on the face, and no hair at the base of the ears, but they have more hair hanging down to the abdomen; the front legs are rich, and the hind legs are also hairy above the hocks, but below the hock . The hair on the tail is extremely rich.

Color: The three known colors are sable and white, tri-color and blue-gray

Sable: any shade from pale gold to deep reddish-brown or dark sable . A light straw or cream color is a serious defect. (br/)

Tricolor: Legs and head are predominantly black with dark tan markings. The top coat with rust-colored marks is a serious defect.

Grey blue: mainly bright colors, silver blue, with black in between. Dark tan marks are welcome, but not and not disqualifying. Large black marks, dark bluish-gray, or rust-colored markings on the head or undercoat are serious defects.

White markings: All of the above may have typical white Coley markings to some extent. The following markings are the best - all or part of the neck hair is white; body hair, legs and feet are white; tail tip is white. White patches on the nose or skull or both.

Weight and Size:

Male: Shoulder Height 55.8-60.9cm (22-24in)

Female: 50.8-55.8cm (20-22in) inches)

Male: 20.4-29.4 kg (45-65 lb)

Female: 20-24.9 kg (40-55 lb)

Disqualification: The length of the head is clearly disproportionate to the body; a backward sloping head cranium or an unbalanced head will be strongly criticized. Cowardly, long nose; domed skull; peaked occiput, prominent cheekbones; dish-faced or Roman nose. Upper jaw protruding bite and lower jaw protruding bite; tooth loss; round or light-colored glassy or round eyes, very objectionable. Body flat sideways, short or pony-like; shoulders or hind knees straight; cubitus valgus; forelegs bent; bovine hocks or straight hocks, wide open or hare feet; feet everted or inversion; glued Bones long and soft; tail short, kinked to one side or carried on the back; coat too soft, silky or wavy or insufficient; ears erect and set low; nervous.

Note: Males should have two testicles clearly descending into the scrotum.