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Smooth Collie

Medium to large graceful herding dog with short, dense, smooth coat and elegant build. Distinguished by its intelligent, gentle expression and lithe, active build, the Smooth Collie shares the same chassis and sweet temperament as its rough-coated counterpart but is an easier-to-groom variety

Life span
12–14 years
Origin
Scotland and Northern England
Smooth Collie dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–14 years
Temperament
Intelligent, loyal, gentle, friendly, devoted
Origin
Scotland and Northern England
Breed group
Herding
Weight
27–34 kg
Height
61–66 cm

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Smooth Collie

Description

Medium to large graceful herding dog with short, dense, smooth coat and elegant build. Distinguished by its intelligent, gentle expression and lithe, active build, the Smooth Collie shares the same chassis and sweet temperament as its rough-coated counterpart but is an easier-to-groom variety

History

Developed in the Scottish Highlands and Northern England as a sheep-herding dog, sharing ancestry with the Rough Collie but selected for shorter coat favored in milder climates. Popularity surged after Queen Victoria became an enthusiast in the 19th century

Temperament

Personality traits

Intelligent loyal gentle friendly devoted

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