Smooth Collie
短毛牧羊犬
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At a glance
The Collie (Smooth) is the short-coated British sheepdog counterpart of the Rough Collie, described by the FCI standard as gifted with intelligence, alertness and activity, standing with dignity governed by perfect anatomical formation and giving the appearance of working capability. Its coat is short and flat with a harsh top coat over a very dense undercoat, and is never trimmed or clipped. Males stand 56–61 cm and weigh 20.5–29.5 kg; females stand 51–56 cm and weigh 18–25 kg.
Facts
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height | 51–61cm |
| Weight | 18–29.5kg |
| Breed group | FCI: 1 |
| Role | Herding |
| Coat | Short coat |
Health
This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.
Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.
Collie eye anomaly / choroidal hypoplasia (CEA/CH) and multidrug resistance gene 1 (MDR1)
The Kennel Club (UK) lists collie eye anomaly / choroidal hypoplasia (CEA/CH) and multidrug resistance gene 1 (MDR1) as the DNA tests available for this breed. This is informational only — ask your breeder whether the parents were DNA tested, and ask your vet about the MDR1 result before any medication is given.
Behaviour
Friendly, with no trace of nervousness or aggressiveness
The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Friendly disposition with no trace of nervousness or aggressiveness." Utilization is given as sheepdog, and the standard adds that the expression is the most important point in judging the breed.
Official guidance
Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.
FCI nomenclature — Collie Smooth (standard no. 296, group 1)
FCI nomenclature entry for the Collie Smooth, with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Collie Smooth — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 296, group 1) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [2]FCI-Standard N° 296 — Collie Smooth, 27.07.2021 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [3]DNA Testing Services — Collie (Smooth) — The Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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