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The present  Smooth Collie has been developed over more than a hundred years and is quite distant from his working ancestor; it is possible that the Borzoi was introduced at some stage, which would account  for the narrow head shape with minimal stop and the slight rise over the loin.

However, the Smooth Collie still retains working instincts and cannot be trusted near stock unless he has been familiarised with sheep and cattle.  He has a typical collie intelligence though does not have the same aptitude for obedience work and is quite happy to be an indulged member of the household.  The Smooth Collie is not as glamorous as his Rough Collie cousin, but the advantage is that the coat is very much simpler to keep.

To become a full KC Champion he requires a working award, otherwise he is known as a Show Champion.  The Smooth Collie is up to 24" tall, the bitches being a little smaller, and weighing up to 30kg.  Colours are sable and white, tricolour and blue merle with typical white collie markings.  All colours should be clear and strong.

The Smooth Collie is a very dignified dog, never over-fine but neither is he cloddy; friendly, never nervous or aggressive he has an air of being self-contained and slightly remote. 

Click here to read the Smooth Collie Breed Standard. 

Smooth Collie Breed Clubs

Smooth Collie Breed Rescue and Rehoming

Contact a Breed Club. They should be able to give you information about Collies requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own Collie, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him.

Also Collie Rescue - Rough and Smooth Collies

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