The mane and frill should be very abundant, the mask or face smooth, as also the ears at the tips, but they should carry more hair towards the base ; the fore legs well feathered, the hind legs above the hocks profusely so ; but below the hocks fairly smooth, although all heavily coated Collies are liable to grow a slight feathering. Hair on the brush very profuse.

Colour

Immaterial.

General Character

A lithe, active dog, his deep chest showing lung power, his neck strength, his sloping shoulders and well-bent hocks indicating speed, and his expression high intelligence. He should be a fair length on the leg, giving him more of a racy than a cloddy appearance. In a few words, a Collie should show endurance, activity, and intelligence, with free and true action.

Size And Weight

Dogs, 22in. to 24m, at the shoulders ; bitches, 2oin. to 22in. Dogs, 451b. to 651b. ; bitches, 401b. to 551b.

The Smooth Collie only differs from the Rough in its coat, which should be hard, dense, and quite smooth.

Faults

Domed skull, high peaked occipital bone, heavy, pendulous, or prick ears, weak jaws, snipy muzzle, full, staring, or light eyes, crooked legs, large, flat, or hare feet, curly or soft coat, cow hocks, brush twisted or carried right over the back, and an under- or an over-shot mouth.

The Smooth Collie Club thus describes the variety whose cause it espouses: -

Head

Should be in proportion to dog's size ; skull moderately wide between the ears, and flat, tapering to the end of the muzzle, which ought to be of a fair length but not too snipy, with only a slight stop.

Teeth

Strong and white, the top jaw fitting nicely over the lower, and where much over- or at all under-shot, it should count against the dog.

Eyes

Of almond shape, set obliquely in the head, and the shade consistent with the colour of the dog. A full or staring eye is very objectionable.

Ears

Small, and when the dog's attention is attracted, carried semi-erect ; but when in repose it is natural for them to be laid back.

Neck

Long and well arched, and shoulders muscular and sloping.

Back

Rather long, strong, and straight, the loin slightly arched, and the chest fairly deep, but not too wide.

Fore Legs

Straight and muscular, with a fair amount of bone. The hind legs should be rather wide apart, with stifle well bent, forming sickle hocks.

Feet

Compact, knuckles well sprung, claws strong and close together, pads cannot be too hard.

Coat

"Short, dense, flat coat with good texture with an abundance of undercoat."

Symmetry

The dog should be of fair length on the leg, and his movements active and graceful.

Height

Dogs, 22in. to 24m. ; bitches, 2oin. to 22in.

Tail

Of medium length, and when the dog is standing quietly, should be slightly raised, but more so when excited.