The document describes the ideal physical characteristics and traits of the Collie dog breed. It states that Collies should have a level head that tapers to the eyes, a muscular neck of fair length, strong shoulders that slope, and sturdy bodies with deep chests. Their coats can be either smooth or rough, and their eyes should be almond-shaped and expressive. Overall, Collies are described as intelligent, agile, loyal companions suitable for tasks like herding and hunting.

1. THE COLLIE DOG
Buffon was of point of view that he was real pet dog of nature, the stock and model of the entire
canine varieties. to 22 ins. The head ought to be level, moderately large in between the ears, and
also progressively tapering to the eyes. The width of skull necessarily depends after integrated
length of head and also muzzle; and also the entire need to be considered in link with the portion of
the pet dog. The mouths Tidy cut and also effective. The teeth ought to be of great size, sound and
also degree; very mild disproportion is allowable. to 24 ins. Generated from the old working type, he
is now virtually a distinct type. Whatever the colour of the pet could be, the nose needs to be black.
at the shoulders, bitches 20 ins.
The muzzle must be of fair length, tapering to the nose, and need to not show weakness or be snipy
or lippy. The physical body needs to be sturdy, with well sprung ribs, breast deep, relatively broad
behind the shoulders, which must be sloped, loins really powerful. The feet should be oblong in form,
soles well cushioned, and the toes arched and also close together. The hind-legs must be muscle at
the upper legs, clean as well as sinewy here the hocks, with well bent stifles. He should be a fair
length on the leg, providing him more of a racy than a cloddy appearance. The weight for pets is 45
to 65 lbs., bitches 40 to 55 pounds. He is not so sweet in mood as the black and white, as well as is
slow to make buddies.
The neck ought to be muscle, powerful and also of fair length, as well as rather curved. The pet dog
must be straight ahead. He took into consideration the Sheepdog superior in instinct and also
intelligence to all other types, and also that, with a character in which education has relatively little
share, he is the only animal birthed flawlessly educated for the service of man. The smooth collie
only differs from the harsh in its layer, which should be hard, dense and also fairly smooth.
The Collie pet makes an excellent showing off pet dog, and could be shown to do the work of the
Pointer as well as the Setter, in addition to that of the Water Spaniel as well as the Retriever.
At the showcases this sort of pet is invariably on top of the class. The eyes are an extremely
important function, and offer expression to the dog; they ought to be of tool dimension, established
rather obliquely, of almond form, as well as of a brown colour other than in the instance of merles,
when the eyes are often (one or both) blue as well as white or china; expression packed with
intelligence, with a fast alert look when paying attention. In a few words, a Collie needs to reveal
endurance, activity, and also knowledge, with complimentary as well as true action. The fore-legs
should be straight and muscular, neither in neither out at elbow joints, with a fair quantity of bone;
the forearm rather fleshy, the pasterns revealing adaptability without weak point.

2. Little is known with surety of the beginning of the Collie, but his cunning and his outside appearance
would certainly appear to indicate a partnership with the untamed pet dog.
As a whole character he is a lithe active pet dog, his deep breast showing lung power, his neck
stamina, his sloping shoulders as well as well angled hocks suggesting speed, and also his
expression high intelligence. He is brilliant at hunting, having an exceptional nose, is a great vermin-
killer, and also a most loyal watch, guard, and also friend.
THE COLLIE PET. In elevation canines ought to be 22 ins. He is considered one of the most
tractable, and also is definitely the most agile. When in repose they should be typically carried
tossed back, yet when on the sharp advanced and brought semi-erect, with ideas a little sagging in
mindset of listening closely. The cheek ought to not be full or popular. 2nd to this enter favor is the
smooth-coated range, a quite hard, helpful pet dog, well adjusted for hillside work and also generally
very fleet of foot. There need to simply be a mild depression at quit. He can be trained to carry out
the tasks of various other breeds. There is not a more elegant and also physically attractive pet dog
to be viewed compared to the show Collie of the here and now moment. The ears must be tiny and
also moderately large at the base, and also positioned not as well close with each other yet on the
top of the skull and also not on the side of the head