Collie Dog
INTRODUCTION
Collie Dogs are Devoted, Graceful and Proud dogs. They are from the Herding group. Thanks to pop culture this dog is very well known throughout the world. They make good house pets and are fans of little kids. These dogs are loyal smart and need regular exercise also are great herders and good watchdogs. Collie Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 16).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, loyal, protective, friendly, active, gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Scotland. United Kingdom
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The type originated in Scotland and Northern England
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Collie Dog, Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Blue, Blue Merle, Red Merle, Lilac, Brindle, Sable Merle, Chocolate, Liver, Gold, Red
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COAT TYPE
single coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 15 year
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 74 - 86cm (29 - 34in)
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TAIL
N/A
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WEIGHT
Male: 20 - 29 kg
Female: 18 - 25 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 to 2 Year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Four to eight puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Shetland Sheepdogs
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FARM ANIMAL
It wasn't until the 1950s it became known as the Australian working dog
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1886
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ORIGIN
Scotland, United Kingdom
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Although the Collie is good-natured and friendly, she can be suspicious of strangers, especially if they approach the children in her family
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
