AKA: Scotch Collie, Old Farm Collie

Description: The Farm Collie is more popularly known as the Scotch Collie, and there are two varieties of the breed: the Rough Collie and the Smooth Collie. In general, about the only difference between the two is the coat the breed has. The Smooth Collie has shorter hair than that of the Rough Collie. The Rough Collie has a very long coat that there is a ruff around its neck, feathery hair on the legs, a petticoat on its abdomen, and frills on its hindquarters.

The Farm Collie has a long triangular head, with only a slight stop and the jaws forming a scissors bite. The head is a distinctive feature of the Farm Collie, as it is more pointed than usual. The ears are set high on its head in a triangular shape. The ears are generally bent, with the tips sloping forward. The nose is black and the eyes are almond-shaped.

The body is longer than the dog is tall, with a straight back and deep chest. The tail is carried down when relaxed, and carried high in a curve when the dog is alert or excited.

Dynamics: The personality of the Farm Collie will be influenced by how it is raised. But generally, the Farm Collie has a friendly and calm personality. It gets along with children well, and can be trusted with other household pets and other dogs. It is smart and intelligent and is very easy to train. Training should be firm and gentle. The Farm Collie is also loyal and protective. It is usually calm and mild but can be alert and vocal, which makes it a good watchdog. The Farm Collie requires human company, else they will become bored and become boisterous.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: males 45-70 pounds (21-32 kg) females 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)

Height: males 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) females 19-22 inches (48-56 cm)

Color: Both varieties of the Farm Collie has four distinct colors (or combinations): sable (ranging from light-blonde to reddish brown, with any hue in between), tricolor (mostly black and whit with tan markings), blue merle tricolor (gray-blue and white with tan markings), and white (with a little head coloration of any of the other three color combinations mentioned).

Country of Origin: The Farm Collie, as its alternative name Scotch Collie depicts, originally came from Scotland Northern England. The original form of the Farm Collie was heavier and less fine-boned than today’s Rough and Smooth Collies.

Activities: The Farm Collie is an active and energetic breed, and it requires a relative amount of exercise. As a herding breed, it needs to have a job to do or some action. It also likes play sessions, but will usually content itself to watching over its family and the property. The Farm Collie can be used as a watchdog, for assistance and therapy, guide, dogs, herding, and as a companion dog.

Grooming: The Farm Collie needs to be thoroughly combed and brushed regularly. Shedding is mostly moderate, but is heavy during the shedding season.

Other Info: The Farm Collie has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. It is a generally healthy breed and it suffers from very little medical problems. This breed can live in an apartment as long as it is given enough exercises. The Farm Collie prefers to be on farms and have lots of space to run around.

AKA: Dansk/Svensk Gaardhund, Dansk/Svensk Gardhund, Farm Dog

Description: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a short and compact dog with a rectangularly proportional body. It has a shiny and short coat, which some say is odor-free. It has a wide chest and the tail can either be long or bob-tail. The tail is never docked as it is illegal in many European countries.

The head is triangular, with a wide skull and an obvious stop. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is often mistaken with the Fox Terrier if not for the shape of its head and stop. The rose-shaped ears fall folded forward. The jaws are powerful and form a scissors bite.

Dynamics: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is an intelligent and curious breed. It is very active and lively, always excited to play. It has a sweet temperament and is very friendly. It gets along great with children.

The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog generally gets along with other dogs but should not be trusted with non-canine pets. This is a fast and agile breed, with an instinct of a herder dog. It also has an instinct to dig, which makes it a good ratter and mouser. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is easy to train as the dog learns quickly. It can learn a wide variety of tricks and can do many different types of dog sports.

Breed Group: Companion Dog, Working Dog

Weight: 15-25 pounds (7-12 kg.)

Height: Male 12-14 inches (32-37 cm.)

Color: The coat of the Danish-Swedish Farm Dog comes in white with chocolate brown and/or red or reddish brown; can be tricolor or bicolor.

Country of Origin: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is a very old breed, dating at least back to the 1700s. It originates in Scandinavia. It was originally called the Danish Fox Terrier or the Scanian Terrier. Oftentimes it was called the Rat Dog too.

Grooming: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog’s short coat only requires occasional brushing with a rubber brush to remove loose and dead hair. Bathe only when necessary. This breed undergoes a seasonal heavy shedding and some little shedding as the year goes on.

Activities: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is bred as a working and farm dog. It is happiest when it has a job or when its playing. It can chase after small animals like a squirrel or a rabbit, and it can rat out rats and mice. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is also a good watch dog, barking only when necessary.

Other Info: The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years. It is a generally healthy breed and is a natural on a farm home. It will be fine living in an apartment as long as it it taken outdoors from time to time and sufficiently exercised.