Collie Smooth

Other name: Smooth Coated Collie

Photo: adult dog of Collie Smooth breed
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Photo: adult dog of Collie Smooth breed

That’s just what a Smooth Collie is : a smooth version of the Rough Collie, he has shorter hair, and does not get so hot in the summer. Some groups classify the two types as being the same breed (the Scotch Collie), while others insist that respective breeds’ heritages are divergent.
The Smooth is a tall, wholesome sheepdog, who is just as comfortable and respectful herding children as he is with ruminants. He may be sable and white in colour, black-white-and-tan, or blue merle.
Alert, intelligent, athletic, and sociable, he may even be too wholesome for those who prefer the humour of the pug or the ‘boy-next-door’ affability of the Labrador.

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Life expectancy

The Collie Smooth has a life expectancy of between 12 and 14 years

Temperament

Size

Medium

Adult size

Female Between 20 and 22 in
Male Between 22 and 24 in

Adult weight

Female Between 40 and 55 lb
Male Between 44 and 64 lb
Coat colour
Sand Black White Brown Blue
Type of coat
Short Hard
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Collie Smooth costs between £215 and £650

Good to know

If the Smooth remains somewhat in the shadow of the Rough due to Lassie’s fame, it’s worth noting that Queen Victoria’s favourite was a Smooth. His name was Sharp.

More details about the Collie Smooth

Collie Smooth: Origins and history

The collie’s ancestors may well have been brought to Scotland by the Romans when they invaded Britain 2,000 years ago. But we don’t know much for sure about the Smooth and Rough Collies until the 19th century, when they first enter the history books. Historians assume that the original Roman migrant was interbred with hill-faring Scottish dogs over the centuries to produce the ‘Scotch’ varieties we know today. But it was Queen Victoria who made them a star. She apparently fell in love with the breed while up north, acquiring several fine examples for her personal kennel. Today, the breed endures in both its Smooth and Rough versions.

FCI classification of the Collie Smooth

  • Group 1 - Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)

  • Section 1 : Sheepdogs

Training a Collie Smooth

'Easy to train/obedient’ is this dog’s middle name. Clever and eager to learn, he’ll be the first pup in class when teacher arrives in the morning.

Collie Smooth: Purchase price

The average price for a Smooth Collie dog is between £215 - £650. The price will be higher if the dog is registered at the Kennel Club.

The Smooth Collie can cost around £60 per month to feed and maintain.

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