Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United KingdomSmooth Collie at a glance
- Origin
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1800 to 1885 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 296
The name. Smooth for its short coat; "collie" may come from Scots coll ("coal", black) or colley sheep.
Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
Border Collie, Bouvier des Flandres, Bulldog, Curly-coated Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel
Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United KingdomPlace in time
The Smooth Collie appears 1800 to 1885 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Smooth Collie is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineIndustrial Revolution91 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBorder Collie1800 to 1915 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United Kingdom