The precise origins of the modern day Collie are not known. What is known that as far back as the 18th century the Collie was used in the Scottish highlands as a well-trained and highly adept sheepdog. In fact, the Collie was carefully bred to ensure the safe herding and guarding of a flock of sheep. Today, Collies are still used in various working modalities and are also often purchased and kept as family pets. All across the world, Collies are seen as a beautiful and functional breed of dog.

Formed all the way back on Aug. 26, 1886, the Collie Club of America is one of the oldest clubs of its type that is still in existence today. According to the Collie Club of America, their original goal was “the encouragement and improvement of the breed of Collies.” It was from this club that came the very first official standard for the Collie breed.

Dedicated to promoting and maintaining the working ability of the Collie breed, the American Working Collie Association, or AWCA, has a variety of programs. The American Working Collie Association has a versatility program with the goal of promoting the versatility of the Collie breed and offers various working titles for these dogs. Most of all, the American Working Collie Association is dedicated to helping promote the Collie breed and care for these special dogs.

If you are thinking about getting a Collie, you will need to have at least a basic understanding of Collie information and how to best care for a Collie. Some key Collie information includes: Collies are naturally intelligent and beautiful dogs. They are also great family dogs, but it is not recommended to keep a Collie outside. Because Collies were originally bred as working dogs, getting a Collie requires a commitment to exercise and give the Collie proper attention each and every day. Collies are not known for being aggressive, but some Collies have been known to be great at barking. Collies love to play, retrieve, and go on walks. So if you’re getting a Collie, make sure that you have the time and patience to dedicate a good deal of time to the care of your dog. The weight of a Collie will range from 50 to 70 pounds and if you do end up getting a Collie, you can expect your pet to live for about 12 years.

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