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Collie

Originating in Scotland and Northern England, Collies form a distinctive type of herding dog, that has spread through many parts of the world (especially Australia and North America.

The things you can be sure of are that Collies are very active and agile. They are intelligent and obedient (when trained) and most types of collies have a very strong herding instinct.

Physically they are medium-sized, fairly lightly-built dogs, with pointed snouts.

While still used as working dogs today, all Collie breeds can also make wonderful companion animals as they are affectionate, loyal, and trainable.

However, Collie dogs are not suitable as pets in sedentary families. Their high intelligence and energy mean that you must keep them physically and mentally engaged or they will become unhappy and develop behavioral problems.

Collie Breeds

  • Bearded Collie
  • Border Collie

Spay and neuter - Bearded Collie

When Should I Spay or Neuter My Bearded Collie?

Wanting to know when is best to spay or neuter your Bearded Collie? We’ve worked out the typical timeframes and let you know more about what you need to consider.

26th August 2021

Spay and neuter - Collie

When Should I Spay or Neuter My Collie?

There are many reasons why you should have your Collie spayed or neutered, not least of all because it will likely improve their quality of life (and stop you from worrying about a litter of puppies). Here’s what you need to know.

24th August 2021

Is Your Collie Bored? Here Are The Signs To Look For

Sometimes it may look like your Collie is bored or doesn’t know what to do. We’ve put together some signs for you to look out for

20th August 2021

Is Your Bearded Collie Bored? Here Are The Signs To Look For

If you think your Bearded Collie is likely bored – here’s some tips for you to understand if this is the case and what you may want to do.

20th August 2021

Best Ways To Exercise Your Collie?

We know how time can be limited to give your Collie ample exercise. Here’s some tips on other ideas that you can follow as well as how to find the right dog walker for your Collie too.

20th August 2021

Best Ways To Exercise Your Bearded Collie?

Exercising your Bearded Collie does not need to be a chore – here’s a range of ways you and your Bearded Collie can get some exercise in without overly exerting yourself!

20th August 2021

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