Collie

Collie Dog Breed Information

The exact origins of the Collie dog breed are unknown, as is the origin of its name. One theory is that the Collie was derived from the same bloodline as the Border Collie.

Another theory concerning the name “Collie” is that it comes from the Gaelic word for “useful”, which definitely describes their value for farmers and as stock dogs. They were considered to be of high value to the the Celts when they first settled in the British Isles.
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