Human orientation
High score: Kohli is closely tied to his family. Behavior depends on socialization.
THE PAW CATALOG
Short-haired collie
🇬🇧
History of the Short-haired Collie breed
Origin: Great Britain
Bred as a herding dog, it is a short-haired version of the long-haired collie. Some organizations consider them to be one breed, while Great Britain and Australia divide them into two. Queen Victoria's interest in 1860 made circles fashionable. The British Shorthair Club was founded in 1955, and the FCI accepted the breed in 1974.
Short-haired collie - a short-haired type of collie (56-61 cm), calm, sensitive and very devoted to the family. The coat is straight and stiff with a dense undercoat: sable, tricolor or blue merle with white markings. Requires gentle training, regular exercise and attention to the eyes and sensitivity to some medications.
SizeBig
OriginGreat Britain
Life is nearby
Suitable for a family where the dog lives near people. Vigilant and vocal, so he can be a good guard, but without education barks excessively. Regular walks are required.
Walks
Regular movement is needed every day: walks, games, mental exercises.
Training
Sociable, intelligent and willing to cooperate, so it is easy to learn. Sensitive to sharp corrections, so a gentle approach is required. Barking is corrected from puppyhood.
Care
Short hair is combed once a week, more often during the shedding period. Ears are examined, nails are trimmed, teeth are cleaned.
Children
Usually gets along well with children and animals. The shepherd's habit of chasing can manifest itself during the run, so the games are supervised.
Other animals
Generally gets along well with other dogs and animals. The habit of pasting can be manifested towards small animals and children.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
High score: intelligent and willing to cooperate, responds well to a gentle approach.
Zooaggression
Average score: usually peaceful, but herding habit needs adjustment.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. Among the described breed risks: eye diseases; also called drug sensitivity (MDR1), flatulence, epilepsy; examination of the parents is confirmed with the veterinarian.
Ease of care
Average score: Short coat is easy, but increased shedding and eye care require attention.
Health
Eye diseases
Eye diseases include progressive retinal atrophy and eye anomaly koli. The puppy is examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist. A DNA test for drug sensitivity (MDR1) is also recommended, as some drugs, including ivermectin, can cause a dangerous reaction.
Photo of the breed
