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?
with other dog types. Some collie breeds have remained as working dogs for herding cattle, sheep, and other livestock, while others are kept as pets, show dogs or for dog sports, in which they display great agility, stamina and trainability. While the American Kennel Club has a breed they call "collie", in fact "collie dogs" are a distinctive type of herding dog inclusive of many related landraces and formal breeds. There are usually major distinctions between show dogs and those bred for herding trials or dog
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.