Temperament
Intelligent, Gentle, Loyal, Vocal.
Health problems to know about
- Collie eye anomaly
- MDR1 drug sensitivity
- Von Willebrand disease
- Gallbladder mucocele
- Dermatomyositis
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
About an hour of exercise a day plus training, agility or games to occupy the brain. Brush the double coat thoroughly several times a week, daily in a moult. Make sure your vet knows the dog's MDR1 status.
A good fit for
Families with children, first-time owners willing to groom and train, and people who enjoy dog sports.
Probably not ideal for
Thin walls or close neighbours, owners who mind hair on everything, and homes where the dog would be left alone all day.
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.
