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Smooth Collie
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Scotland
- Height
- 51 cm
- Weight
- 18 kg
The Smooth Collie is a dog breed from Scotland. It was developed for herding and is the short-coated version of the Rough Collie associated with Lassie. Some breed organizations treat smooth- and rough-coated dogs as variations of one breed. The listed height is 51, and the listed weight is 18.
What it is
The Smooth Collie is a dog breed developed originally for herding. It comes from Scotland, and its coat is smooth and short compared with the Rough Collie.
Where it began
The breed’s origins are in Scotland. It is described as the short-coated version of the Rough Collie, the type known from Lassie.
What stands out
Its recorded purpose is herding. The breed has a smooth, short coat and a Scottish origin. For wider comparisons, see Dog breeds from Scotland.
Points to know
Some breed organizations consider smooth- and rough-coated dogs to be variations of the same breed. That can affect how the breed is classified when you compare breed descriptions.
Size recorded
The listed height is 51, and the listed weight is 18. No lifespan figure is provided in the available profile.
Who may look elsewhere
This breed may not suit someone looking for a dog developed for a purpose other than herding. Compare other dogs in Dog breeds if you need a different starting point.
Verdict
Choose the Smooth Collie if its Scottish history, herding background, and smooth coat match what you want in a breed. Keep the Rough Collie connection in mind, because some organizations group the two coat types together. The recorded profile gives a height of 51 and a weight of 18, so those figures are useful when making an initial comparison with other dogs.
What stands out
- Developed originally for herding.
- Originates in Scotland.
- Has a smooth, short coat.
- Listed height is 51.
- Listed weight is 18.
Worth knowing
- It is a short-coated version of the Rough Collie.
- Some organizations group smooth and rough coats together.
- Its recorded purpose is specifically herding.
Suits
- People seeking a Scottish herding breed
- Readers comparing Smooth and Rough Collies
- Owners interested in a short-coated Collie
Think twice if
- You want a breed developed for a purpose other than herding
- You are specifically seeking a different dog type
In short
The Smooth Collie is a Scottish herding breed distinguished by its smooth, short coat. It is closely linked to the Rough Collie, and some organizations treat both coat types as one breed with variations. The recorded profile lists a height of 51 and a weight of 18. This is a sensible breed to consider when you want a dog with Scottish roots and a documented herding role. Compare it with other dog breeds if those defining points do not fit your search.
Questions
What is the Smooth Collie?
The Smooth Collie is a dog breed developed originally for herding.
Where does the Smooth Collie come from?
The breed originated in Scotland.
How is it related to the Rough Collie?
It is described as the Rough Collie’s short-coated version. Some breed organizations consider smooth- and rough-coated dogs variations of the same breed.
What are the Smooth Collie’s recorded size figures?
The listed height is 51, and the listed weight is 18.
What was the Smooth Collie bred to do?
The breed was developed originally for herding.
Does the profile list a lifespan?
The available profile does not include a lifespan figure.
More dog breeds from Scotland
Golden Retriever Scotland Height 51 cm Photo: Janneke Vreugdenhil · Public domain 
Gordon Setter Scotland Height 62 cmWeight 25.5 kg Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Paisley Terrier Scotland Photo: William D. Drury · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Smooth Collie — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bearded Collie — marbla123 · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Cairn Terrier — Ronald Müller-Hagen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Golden Retriever — Janneke Vreugdenhil · Public domain · file page
- Gordon Setter — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Paisley Terrier — William D. Drury · Public domain · file page
- Scottish Deerhound — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Scottish Terrier — Mider · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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