CHILDREN'S WORLD – PETS, DOGS 3 - Scotch Collie

Scotch Collie There are many breeds of dogs that are named after their geographical origin, but this particular breed was also named for their purpose. The origin of the breed has not been fully explored, but it is assumed that they came to Britain at the time of the Roman conquests. They did not look the way they look today, but they were used to guard cattle. They owe today's appearance to Queen Victoria, who brought several specimens from an estate in Scotland to London and started breeding them. They were originally black, but several color combinations were obtained by breeding and the black was lost. They have a beautiful long two-layered coat, a relatively small and narrow head, and almond-shaped oblique eyes. There are also short-haired varieties, but they are not as popular. In the mid-20th century, the first film Lassie Come Home was made based on the fictional dog, which contributed to the great popularity of the breed. They are quite large; females grow 51 to 61 cm tall and males 61 to 66 cm, and they weigh 23 to 34 kg depending on the sex. This is one of the most intelligent breeds, they are very elegant, gentle, loyal, affectionate, and excellent watchdogs. They get along very well with children and are gentle with them, but it is not good to leave smaller children alone with them – nor with any other dog for that matter. They are very protective of their human family and will warn them of any danger or threat. Due to their great intelligence, their mind must be constantly busy. They learn easily and will be overjoyed if they can guard the yard where they live. If you don't have a yard, they ask for a walk, so this is something to think about when getting a Collie. They are excellent both as service dogs and as therapeutic dogs for people with special needs. If you decide to get a Collie and you are an active family, find a proven breeder. Get to know the dog and start raising it from day one, which will allow you to make a loyal long-time friend who will only ask you for some tasks and jobs, in addition to occasional coat care. Boris Cebović breeder of small animals