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Breed Introduction

The Collie, also known as the Collie Shepherd Dog, generally refers to the Scottish Shepherd Dog. Broadly speaking, breeds such as the Scottish Shepherd Dog (Scottish Collie, Rough-Coated Collie), Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie), and Border Collie all have genetic connections, so sometimes people refer to these three breeds collectively as Collie. The Scottish Shepherd Dog and Shetland Sheepdog are popular companion dogs in our country.

The Collie is a star among dogs full of spirit, originating from the lowlands of Scotland. Its ancestors lived in the cold northern part of Scotland, where the climate is cold year-round, resulting in their ancestors having very dense and thick long hair. Compared to the working Collies of that time, modern Collies have slightly longer legs, primarily due to aesthetic modifications made by people.

Like many other dog breeds, the Collie was favored by Queen Victoria. In 1860, when the Queen visited Scotland, she took several back to Windsor Castle for breeding. As a result, it gradually became a widely acclaimed shepherd dog in the UK. It was from this point that the Collie officially separated from traditional shepherd dogs. In the late 1990s, Collies were also favored by Americans. In 1940, the Collie became well-known for its starring role in Lassie (a film adapted from a classic novel). In the United States, children consider this breed the most charming hunting dog. Almost simultaneously with its popularity in the US, Collies gradually started to enter China.

Today, the Collie has become one of the most popular breeds in the world, always serving as a dedicated working dog and companion. In 1950, the Collie was registered with the Kennel Club (KC) in the UK; in 1977, it was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC); and in 1994, it was registered with the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).