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The Farm CollieThe scotch collie is being bred more than their looks, it’s clever and loyal dogs. People tend to use it as a home pet, help blind people and some special breed border collie for border protection.

There are different breeds of Collie, each often called simply Collie in their native countries:
 * Bearded Collie
 * Farm Collie
 * Border Collie

History
In the 1860’s, Queen Victoria fell in love with the breed when she visited the Scottish Highlands, and also Collies became very fashionable. In the 1960s, the Collies is much taller and bigger than it is today. Decades ago, old Collies were used as herding but it replaced by border Collies, it caused some Collies lost their herding instinct.

Temperament
Most people just think it as a hunting dog but so far people kept as a home pet, they are friendly and perfectly with children.Scotch dog is also friendly with every kind of dogs and even non-canine pets. People are the only dependent of dogs so the people need to take care of them responsibly.

Height, Weight
Height: Males 21 - 24 inches (53 - 61 cm)  Females 19 - 22 inches (48 - 56 cm) Weight: Males 45 - 70 pounds (21 - 32 kg)  Females 40 - 60 pounds (18 - 27 kg)

Variety
There are two different Collies, which are Scottish collies and Welsh collies, Scottish collies were large, aggressive and strong, whereas the Welsh collies were small, nimble and friendly.

Exercise
The Collie is as much exercises as usual big dogs, they enjoy daily walking or jog, they are clever and still interested in playing Frisbee in the park or big yard. They will not hyper after walking or jogging everyday and they will watch you in front of the door after you are gone because they are loyal. Overall, Collie dose not need too much exercise and will definitely easy to adapt the environment they living and care should be taken and control their appetite not grow too much weight.

Health
Collie is a healthy that only suffers from very tiny infected. Whereas HD is not a big concern.

In general, large, active hunting dogs traditionally kept in large packs in rural areas do not adapt well to being city or suburban pets.

Care
The Scotch Collie is a very clean breed. This dog does not have doggie smells. Buy some dog used body wash for their smoothie coated. In summer, Should grooming their body coat twice a week, teeth brushing and ear cleaning must be done once a week. Which important is the nail of dog, the nail supposed to be trimmed regularly, keep their nail pointless will not scrape you when he play with you.