THE COLLIE DOG

Collie dog makes an excellent hunting dog, and can learn to do the work for bearing the index, as well as water from the dog and retriever. He can be trained to perform the tasks of other races. An intelligent fishing, excellent presence of the nose, is a good insect killer, and most faithful watch, guard, and companion.

Little is known with certainty the origin of the Collie, but the crafting and appearance suggests the existence of a relationship with the wild dogs. Buffon was of the opinion that it was a real dog of nature, and securities, and the model for all types of dogs. He said Sheepdog superior in instinct and intelligence to all other breeds, with a character that has a relatively small share of education, he is the only animal born perfectly trained for the service of man.

Offers of this type of dog is always at the top of its class. The more tractable, and is certainly the most active. The second of this type are in favor of a smooth-coated black, so the dog is helpful for hard, are well adapted to work tray and the fleet is usually the same foot. It is not too sweet in mood as black and white, and is slow to make friends. There is not a more graceful and physically beautiful dog to be seen than the show Collie current period. Produced from the old type of work, which is now practically a distinct breed.

The skull should be flat, relatively broad between the ears, and gradually tapering towards the eyes. There should only be a slight reduction in downtime. Showing skull necessarily depends on the length of the combination of skull and muzzle. And it must be seen in connection with the whole size of the dog. It should not be full or prominent cheek.

It should be the length of the barrel of a just, tapering to the nose, and must not show weakness or be flimsy or lippy. No matter the color of the dog may be, it must be black nose. Teeth should be a good size, and sound level. Very little variation is allowed. Jaws cut clean and strong. The eyes are a very important function and the expression of the dog. Must be of medium size, indirectly, to a degree, almond-shaped, brown color, except in the case of merles, when the eye was frequently (one or both) blue and white or China. Full expression of intelligence, with a quick look at the alarm when he listens. It must be small, medium and large Qaeda in the ears, and placed not too close together, but on top of the skull, and not on the side of the head. When in comfort, shall normally be conducted with the back, but when brought to the alarm onwards and semi-erect, with tips slightly stuck in the situation of listening.

The neck muscles must be strong and fair length, curvature to some extent. Must be a strong body, with well sprung ribs, chest deep, broad somewhat behind the shoulders, which should be sloped, loins very powerful. The dog must run at the front. Must be fore legs straight and muscular, neither in nor out at elbows, with a fair amount of bone. Beefy forearm, to some extent, and the pastern showing flexibility without weakness. Must be hind leg muscles of the thighs, clean and Trey below hocks, stifles with the intent as well. It should be oval feet, soles well padded, toes arched and close together.

General character is an active dog Petite, deep chest showing lung power and strength of the neck, his sloping shoulders and well bent hocks refers to the speed, and expression of higher intelligence. It should be just the length of the leg, giving him more than a juicy look bumpy. In a few words, and Collie should show endurance, activity, and intelligence, with free and real work. In dogs high should be 22 ins. For 24 ins. In the shoulders, bitches 20 ins. For 22 ins. Weight for dogs is 45-65 pounds, bitches 40-55 lbs. Smooth collie only differs from the rough in its coat, which should be hard, dense and very smooth.