I've never had a collie dog, but I've met plenty of them, coming from Scotland! The breed originated in Scotland and the North of England.
The seem like such neat dogs! Are they an old breed?
They've been around a long time. Originally they were used for herding livestock, and some still are. Others are kept as pets or as competitors in dog sports.
They are very useful! Isn't this the breed that the English royals usually own?
sports, the latter typically display great agility, stamina and trainability, and, more importantly, sagacity.
Common use of the name "collie" in some areas is limited largely to certain breeds—meaning Rough Collie in parts of the United States, and meaning Border Collie in many rural parts of Great Britain. Many collie dog types do not actually include "collie" in their name (see Welsh Sheepdog at right).
Name.
The exact origin of the name "collie" is uncertain; it
Yakki Dog. A miniature breed standing about 14-16 inches at the shoulder. A popular pet and show dog, they also excel as obedience and agility trial dogs.
- Bearded Collie, a type of collie that looks somewhat like an Old English sheepdog.
- Border Collie, a collie type from the Border area of Scotland and Northern England, the most widespread herding dog
- Farm Collie, a landrace collie type. Arguably the same type/breed as the Collie Rough and Smooth, Scotch Collie.