Collies were originally developed as herding dogs. Males stand 24 to 26 inches at the shoulder, and they should weigh 60 to 75 pounds. Females stand 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder, and they should weigh 50 to 65 pound. Collies can be either rough-coated or smooth-coated, and may be a variety of color combinations: blue merle, sable and white, white or tri-color (black, tan and white). Collies are sweet, intelligent, and very loyal dogs. They are energetic and need a good amount of exercise to keep them happy and healthy.

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Potential Health Problems*

• Aspergillosis
• Bladder Cancer
• Cataracts
• Cerebellar Degeneration
• Collie Eye Anomaly
• Congenital Deafness
• Corneal Dystrophy
• Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
• Distichiasis
• Ectopic Ureters
• Epilepsy
• Entropion
• Folliculitis/ Furunculosis (Muzzle)
• Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (Bloat)
• Hemophilia A
• Hip Dysplasia
• Histiocytoma
• Hypothyroidism
• Malassezia Dermatitis
• Medication Sensitivity (Ivermectin and Milbemycin)
• Medial Canthal Pocket Syndrome
• Nasal Cavity Tumors
• Nasal Solar Dermatitis
• Neutropenia
• Osteochondrosis
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Pemphigus Erythematosus
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Retinal Dysplasia
• Sweat Gland Tumors
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Vestibular Disease

*Just because a condition is associated with a specific breed does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected. Likewise, a dog may be impacted by diseases and conditions not listed under his or her breed.