COLLIE 

 (Rough Coated) 



Color : Any 

 color is accepted 

 provided the mark- 

 ings do not dis- 

 figure. The most 

 popular colors are 

 sable, with i t s 

 many varying 

 shades, and white 

 markings, black 

 with white and tan 

 markings, and blue 

 merles. 



Height: 24 in. 

 Weight: 65 Ibs. 

 The collie is a 

 lithe, active dog, 

 and is remarkable 

 chiefly for his in- 

 telligent, cunning, 

 yet kindly outlook, 

 h i s magnificent 

 coat and the de- 

 votion he displays to his master. The elegance of his outline is quite distinct from any 

 other breed and shows great strength and activity. The head should be moderately 

 long, proportionate to the size of the dog, with a flat skull moderately wide 

 between the ears, and a very slight elevation at the eyebrows, and very little 

 "stop." The muzzle should be well filled up before the eyes. The ears are 

 small and when at attention should be carried semi-erect, with the tips turn- 

 ing slightly outwards. The eyes are a most important feature in this breed 

 They should be almond-shaped, not too large or too small, set obliquely in the head, 

 and of a dark hazel color. The blue merles should have a merled or "China" eye, 

 though this is not an essential. On the size, color and placing of the eyes>, together 

 with the size and placement of the ears depends the expression and characteristic out- 

 look which is so appreciated by connoisseurs. The neck, should be long, body fairly 

 short, with well sprung ribs, chest deep and forelegs straight. Any tendency to cow- 

 hocks in the hind legs should be penalized. The tail should be fairly long, carried low 

 when in repose, and straight or gaily when excited. The coat, except on the mask, 

 tips of ears and legs where it is smooth, should be very abundant, especially around the 

 neck and chest, where it should form a distinct cape and frill. A dense undercoat is 

 also very essential. 



COLLIE 



(Smooth 

 Coated) 



The smooth 

 collie is identi- 

 cal with his 

 rough - coated 

 brother, except- 

 ing that the 

 coat should be 

 short, dense and 

 flat, with an 

 abundance o f 

 undercoat. 



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