Shelties vs. Collies

[gkristian]

I was just wandering which one everyone liked better.

Sheltie (Shetland sheepdog)
Grow between 13 to 16 inches and generally weigh between 20 25 pounds

Collies
Grow from 22 to 24 inches and generally weigh between 50 and 75 pounds

[gkristian]

Oops!! I fogot the pictures.

Sheltie


Collie

[Dobiegirl24]

Our trainer breeds collies, and always brings one to class. And since we've started classes I've started to grow an affinity for them. While neither are one of my most favorite breeds, I'd say I like collies the most

[Pam]

I could never choose. That would be sort of like asking me which size poodle I liked the best. I just couldn't choose! I have always admired both breeds (sheltie and collie) so much, although have never "known" a collie. A former neighbor had a sheltie and he was a sweetheart, although very shy. I love all of the PT shelties and of course Oz is my very favorite collie!

[primabella]

of course Oz is my very favorite collie!

Which one?

I used to like Collies better but I have to say Shelties are definitly my fave. Wonder why

[Kfamr]

I never really like either as much until I saw :



He's my favorite Collie.
Molly is gorgeous as well.

So, I guess I pick Collies over Shelties -- But then again, there are two handsome Sheltie men that go by the names Kai and Kaedyn --- It's a hard choice!

[binka_nugget]

Thanks kay!

Well of course, I'd have to pick shelties but I think I'm just a little biased. If I were given the oppertunity to have a collie, I wouldn't refuse. We were actually planning on adopting a collie as a second dog but it didn't work out with the rescue.

I only picked the sheltie because they're smaller meaning bringing two around in the car would be a heck of alot easier. Temperments are very similar as are looks, so the only thing I based it on is size (and past experience ).

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Collies of course. They're great companions. They love to cuddle with you, and have a goofy personality. They CAN be a bit noisy....and require lots of brushing everyday to keep their coat in good condition.
Thanks KayAnn!
BUT...I also love Shelties..maybe because I have a Collie I'm a bit biased.

[Dogz]

Mickey's a handsome shetland sheepdog too!

I couldn't choose either. I LOVE them both! I met this really cute Shetland sheepdog at a garage sale (not for sale) named Prince. Prince was following me around all over (of course I had food) and he was just a sweetie, plus I knew a shetland sheepdog named Magnum, he was a really sweet dog, he had three legs because he got hit by a car. But I also love the shelties or PT too.

BUT then I see all of these GORGEOUS collies on here (Molly, Oz, Oz) and I could never choose.

[primabella]

Originally posted by Dogz
[B]Mickey's a handsome shetland sheepdog too!

Thanks Emma

[Foam]

Collies of course!
Let me tune into Collie mode here..

Collies come in all diffrent coat colors, shapes, weights, sizes and conditions. Smooth collies tend to be more intellegent than rough coats, being the history is that smooth coats were bred by British Greyhounds, and rough collies.
Sable, Sable merle, Blue merle, tricolor, and color headed white are the coat colors.
Merles, and color headed white are the rarest seen. Especially in rough coats.
Collies can be stubborn, and distracted easily. If you wish to train a collie, you need to keep it fun with treats, play and positive renforcement. Short training sessions keep the collie interested and focused. Soon, your collie will become bored and say' Darnit, I've got it let's do something else now!' is training sessions become to long.
Collies are nosy, and love to get into things as puppies. Obediance for a collie puppy is a MUST. Without it, collies have a good chance ending up in a new home, or being euthanized. Reason being that people don't understand exactly how to control their stubborness, and focus. People don't get that collies are fast learners, and that once they got the trick, they got the trick, let's go play. Most people just won't tolorate it! Especially when not socialized well..
Collies tend to be a timid breed if not socialized. Socalization doesn't mean taking the dog to the park every now and then, it means familiarizing (sP?) her/him with diffrent surfaces, sounds, movements, places, things, toys, foods, and anything else you can think of!
Collies are a typically healthy breed. Prone to hip displasia (sP?), eye problems and elbow problems. Cancer is not a biggy. It's not usual in collies.

Collies
Grow from 22 to 24 inches and generally weigh between 50 and 75 pounds

Not true. FEMALE collies grow 50-70 lbs. A large female, say Molly, can grow to be 80 but no more than that. It is very rare for the female. MALES on the other hand grow 75-90 pounds! My smooth just might be in the 80-90s when he's full grown because he's already a big boy, and his father was 94.8 lbs!!!
Ears are another thing. Typically healthy, the ears are big and pricked 80% of the time. Tipped ears mean the tip of the ear hangs over. Taping, or weighing down the tips is a way of forcing pricked ears into tipped. This doesn't hurt the collie. My Ozzy was born with natural tipped ears wich is unusual. Now his ears are pricked. One is still tipping, and it's pretty cute but it'll prick soon enough. His ears look like a jack rabbit's when he's got them both alert.
Meet Ozzy! The blue merle smooth coat of Pet Talk! =DDDD



Here's what I mean about the alert ears thing...

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Yep, Molly's a big girl.
Actually, the AKC breed standard states that females should weigh between 50-65 pounds, and males are 60-75. Molly has exceded that. She's about 73 pounds.
I disagree with a few statements there...
Molly was never taken to obediance training classes, I trained her myself. She is a VERY smart girl, possibly even smarter then Daisy, who had obediance classes. She LOVES to please, whether it's for treats or praise.
I have also found them to NOT be stubborn at all. Well, at least Molly isn't.

[Foam]

I meant they need to be trained for obediance. I should have put that, not actual obediance classes.
I meant that they can be stubborn if NOT trained.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by Foam
I meant they need to be trained for obediance. I should have put that, not actual obediance classes.
I meant that they can be stubborn if NOT trained.

Ahhhh okay.

[Foam]

Hehe
So when are we getting new Molly pictures?