Farm collie

Farm collie or farmcollie is an informal term for a class of herding dog, of the broader collie type. Farm collies are bred for more than looks; working dog traits, including cleverness, loyalty, and hardiness, are sought. Farm collies are also common household pets, and sometimes trained as guide dogs for the visually impaired. The term farm collie can have various meanings, including:

There are different standardised breeds of collie, each often called simply collie in their native regions, including:

A farm collie may be descended from any of these. The diversity of breeds means that a farm collie's looks can vary greatly, ranging from those of a Border Collie to those of a Rough Collie. There are no current registries that include Farm Collies for show purposes, the American Working Farmcollie Association registers farm collies based on working ability and merit.

In the 1860s, Queen Victoria fell in love with the breed when she visited the Scottish Highlands, and collies became very fashionable. In the 1960s, the collie was much taller and bigger than it is today. Decades ago, collies were used for herding but they were replaced by Border Collies, it caused some collies to lose their herding instinct.

While often used as a working, herding dog, many are kept as family pets, as they are friendly and good with children. This type of dog is also friendly with other dogs and even non-canine pets.

Height: males 53–61 cm (21–24 in); females 48–56 cm (19–22 in)

Weight: males 21–32 kg (46–71 lb); females 18–27 kg (40–60 lb)

Collies are a generally healthy variety of dog, but are energetic, and need both exercise and mental stimulation, such as games and training.

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