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Collie — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
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Collie — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Collie originated in Great Britain.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard is numbered N° 271.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Dogs stand 22-24 inches at the shoulder and weigh 50-65 pounds.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Rough variety has an abundant, straight, harsh outer coat with a soft undercoat; the Smooth variety has a short, hard, dense, flat coat.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Four recognised colours are Sable and White, Tri-color, Blue Merle, and White.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Rough Collie's abundant, properly textured coat is the crowning glory of the breed.
Sources
Collie — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02
Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/collie_combined.txt
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