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AVAILABLE TESTS:
C101 - DNA Parentage
C128 - Canine Coat Color Test
C136 - Canine Cyclic Neutropenia (Gray Collie Syndrome)
C142 - Canine Multidrug Sensitivity Tests (MDR1 Gene)
To Learn more about various canine health problems that may occur in Smooth Collie, visit '
Infectious DNA Testing' page.
BREED DESCRIPTION
The Smooth Collie is similar in all respects to the Rough Collie such as the same lineage except the smooth collie has
different coat length. Though the Smoothes were also herding dogs, they proved to be more popular for driving sheep.
Collies take their name from the black-faced Scottish sheep that were known as "colleys”.
The Smooth
Collies are exhibited as loyal, trainable, affectionate and kindly. They share the same temperament traits as the Rough
Collie and are recognized to be excellent with children.
The Smooth Collies like to keep busy however they
possess a calm nature. Regular outdoor activity is needed to keep the Smooth Collie in condition and, because of its
size, it is better equipped to suburban or country living.
Adult males will measure 24-26 in, 61-66 cm at the
shoulder and weigh 60-75 lb. The women will measure 22-24 in,and weigh in at about 50-65 lb.
The Smooth Collie
carries a short, hard, dense, flat outer coat over an abundance of undercoat. Thorough and regular brushing are all
that's required.
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