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Collie (Scottish-Type)
Scottish-Type Collies, also called Old-Time Scotch Collies, are landrace collies bred first and foremost to excel at their work. Formalized breeds such as the Collie and Shetland Sheepdog were developed from this original landrace population. While these dogs are happy to herd, they’re quite versatile and also enjoy sports such as flyball and agility.
Fun Fact
Because the Scotch Collie does not have a rigid, formalized breed standard, they can vary quite a bit in their appearance, ranging from around 35 to 80 pounds.
Height
Male: 19-25in
Female: 17-23in
Weight
Male: 35-80lb
Female: 32-70lb
In addition to being great herding dogs, the Scotch Collie can excel at canine sports if you're looking for an agility, flyball, or obedience dog. These dogs will need space to roam and ways to exercise their clever minds, so if you don't have sheep that need herding, becoming involved in a sport is a great way to spend time with your pup and make them very happy!
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