If you are thinking about getting yourself a Collie, you may have a lot of questions about the breed. This Collie Faq will help you to answer a lot of those questions that you may have.
How big do they get?
Collies grow to be between 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh between 50 to 75 pounds at maturity. The males tend to be slightly bigger than the females.
What are their temperaments like?
Collies are gentle and obedient dogs. They are affectionate and very intelligent. This is a very easy breed to train.
How active are they?
They are active and love to train and play. They are working dogs that should be kept busy.
Collies are very active dogs. They are calm enough indoors to be an indoor dog, but will require a lot of exercise.
What is their life expectancy?
A Coolie can live to be between 14 and 16 years of age.
Are they good with children?
Collies are very good with children; they will enjoy playing with the children. They have herding instincts and must be taught not to herd the children.