Four types of collie dogs: long haired, short haired, border collie, and bearded collie. Learn where each comes from, what they look like, and how to care for them.
How many types of collies are there? When you think of a collie, you usually think of the famous Lassie dog. But the truth is that there's more than one breed with the name collie. In this video by an animal expert, we are going to look at the different types of collies that are currently recognized, reviewing their most important characteristics. Let's get started. First, the long haired collie or Collie road. Its origins date back to the 19th century when it was used as a sheepdog. It is an intelligent and affectionate dog that gets along well with children and is usually very protective of them. It also has a great capacity for learning. For this reason, it is a dog that needs to be mentally stimulated frequently. In addition, time must be invested in caring for its coat other otherwise it becomes tangled. You should also keep an eye on its nose as it is prone to sunburn. Its very elongated snout is another of its distinctive physical characteristics. Colonel Rhodes specimens measure between 51 and 61 centimeters. Their weight varies greatly as some of these dogs can weigh around 18 kg while others can reach 30. Their life expectancy ranges between 12 and 14 years. Finally, their long coat can be tricolor white and sand or blue. Merle above, we have left you a video in which we explain the history of the most famous collie road in the world. Don't miss it. 2. Short haired collie or Collie Smooth this was also a sheepdog that originated in the 19th century. Except for the obvious difference in the coat, which in this breed is short and dense, it shares many characteristics with the collie road. They are also tolerant of children, very good at learning and capable of developing a great deal of activity. In addition, their muzzle is also very long. For this reason they were considered the same breed for a long time. In any case, they also have differences. For example, short haired collies tend to be more timid. They also share measurements and weights with long haired dogs and their coats can be the same colors, tricolor white and sand or blue Merc 3 border collie. This originated in the 17th century and was used as a cattle herder today. Although some are found performing this task, it is very common to see them as companion dogs and participating in different canine obedience and skill tests. They are affectionate dogs, good with children, very intelligent and active. In fact, according to Stanley Coren's list, this is the most intelligent dog breed in the world. That is why it is important that they receive plenty of mental stimulation, otherwise behavioral problems will arise. In terms of physique, the muzzle is elongated, but less so than the previous two. Their life expectancy is between 12 and 14 years. They are medium sized and light dogs that usually measure between 46 and 54 centimeters and weigh between 14 and 22 kilograms. Finally, although the most popular is the black and white, its coat can also be red, blue, merle, tricolor, brown or black. Discover 10 interesting facts about the border collie in the video that we have included in the card. Four Bearded collie or built collie. This is an ancient breed as it is said that it originated in the 10th century as sheep herding dogs. They are cheerful, friendly dogs, good with children and have adapted to city life. They also do not usually have any problems when it comes to living with other dogs, so they are suitable for homes with more animals. However, unlike the previous ones, they are not easy to train. Therefore, they will need patient training and better yet, a caregiver with some experience. Time, time and energy. It is important to provide them with continuous stimulation both physically and mentally. In addition, their coat requires regular care. Their life expectancy is estimated to be between 12 and 13 years. They are medium sized dogs with a visibly elongated body that can weigh between 18 and 27 kg and measured between 51 and 56 cm. Their fur is long, covering their ears, legs and tail and comes in different colors such as gray, blue, fawn, brown or black. If you want to know which other dog breeds apart from the border colis are the most intelligent, take a look at the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us did you know that there are four types of coli? Until next time, experts.
