Golden Collie Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 9, 2019, Modified : Nov 29, 2019 Zina

Golden Collie temperament, behavior, and personality

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Gollie Golden Border Retriever
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiars
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Companion dog Watchdog
Bred For	Watching property and companion dog
Size	Large-sized
Recognized By	DRA, IDCR, ACHC, DBR
Life Span	10-15 years
Ideal Weight	45-75 pounds (male an female)
Ideal Height	21-25 inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Dense, harsh, water-resistant
Common Colors	Brown, Golden, Yellow, Black, White, Black and Tan
Markings	White markings
Availability	Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Golden Retriever

The Golden Collie is the outcome of mixing two of the famous working dogs: Golden Retriever and Border Collie. It is a designer breeds and is also known as Gollie, Golden Border Retriever. They make a great family companion for a family of all age as well as a single person as long as they are active.

The appearance of the Golden Collie depends on the dominant appearance. Both of its parents have a medium length flowing coat, so it will also get a beautiful fur covering its body. They have hanging ears, almond-shaped eyes, and shaggy tails.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Golden Collie is mixed where it will get loyal, affectionate, nature from its Golden Retriever parent and active, hardworking nature of Border Collie. It is an active and loving dog breed that makes an excellent family companion.

Golden Retriever and Border Collie mix.

Behavior: Born from the two of the hardworking breed, Golden Collie requires a lot of physical exercises as well as a mental exercise. So, they need to be involved in regular exercise. Take them on a hike with your or a walk in the park. This will keep them happy and healthy.

Personality: The personality of the Golden Collie is lively, alert, affectionate, and active. They love their family very much and thrives on their love and attention. They are very alert of the activities going on in the area and will bark to warn their owner about someone’s presence.

Is Golden Collie Child-Friendly?

Golden Collie is very friendly with children and they are loving and playful with them. They are tolerant of their harsh behavior as well but children should always be taught to behave around dogs. Supervise their interaction so there is no any serious accident from either party. If properly socialized, Golden Collie is great with stranger children as well.

Golden Collie posing with a girl.
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Trainability

Training Golden Collie is easy as they are very smart and obedient. Although, a firm leadership at an early age is required, so they see you as their leader and follows your commands. They tend to respond well to positive methods of training, so reward them with delicious treats and also vocal praises. It will keep them encouraged and motivated.

Facts

Both of the Golden Collie parents are popular breeds. The Golden Retriever ranks 3rd and Border Collie ranks 35th of all the AKC registered dog breeds.
Although both of its parents are popular, it has not yet been recognized by any major Kennel Club.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Obesity, Elbow Dysplasia
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Canine Coronavirus, Rabies, Canine Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Canine Distemper, Canine Parainfluenza, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Heavy Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Easy and Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 23% Fat: 8% Antioxidant Probiotics Multivitamins

The Golden Collie is generally a healthy breed but it can face some of the genetic health problems that it inherited from its parent breeds.

Dental Problem: It starts with the plaque that is built upon your dog’s teeth. It can lead to gingivitis and if not treated on time, your dog will start losing teeth. The dental problem also invites other diseases like kidney, joints, heart, and liver. So, the first step for dental care to brush your dog teeth regularly. A timely dental check-up is needed for healthy teeth of your dog.
Obesity: It occurs when feeding is more than exercise. The main cause is overweight and some people think a little cubby dog is okay. However, it’s not, as it will directly affect the health of your dog. It will also lead to joint pain and other health problems like diabetes. So do not overfeed your dog and just provide it with the right amount of food.