Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Devoted, Gentle, Sensitive, Intelligent.
Health problems to know about
- Collie eye anomaly
- MDR1 drug sensitivity
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Dermatomyositis
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
An hour or more of exercise and some training games daily. Rough coats need a thorough brush weekly and more during the moult; Smooths still shed seasonally. Tell your vet about MDR1 status.
A good fit for
Families with children, people who like training, and homes with a garden.
Probably not ideal for
Close neighbours (they can be vocal), people who dislike dog hair, and long hours alone.
Sources
Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.
