Buyer question
How long does a Collie live?
Our Animal Library gives the Collie a lifespan of 12–14 years.
Source: the Collie page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Collie in the Animal Library
The detail
A Scottish sheepdog bred to herd flocks in the Highlands, the Collie comes in rough and smooth coats and is gentle, loyal and sensitive. It is a devoted family dog that thrives on company, and it carries several inherited eye and drug-sensitivity risks.
- Best fit
- Families, first homes
- Temperament
- Gentle, loyal, sensitive
What to weigh
Collies bark, and the rough coat sheds heavily and needs frequent brushing. They are sensitive to harsh handling, and some carry a gene that makes common drugs dangerous.