Smooth Collie
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Smooth Collies are the short-coated version of the Rough Collie and were bred for herding sheep.
Medium to large herding dog with short, dense coat. Intelligent, loyal, and excellent with families.
🏷️ Breed
Smooth Collie
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, loyal, friendly, gentle, alert
📏 Size
Large (18-29 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-14 years
🎨 Colors
Sable and white, tricolor, blue merle
🌍 Origin
Scotland, 19th century
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and grooming
🍽️ Diet
Quality commercial dog food; lean meats and vegetables
✓ FCI Group
Group 1
✓ FCI Section
Sheepdogs
✓ FCI Number
296