Czar was a tri-color Collie, who, in 1997, was reluctantly carried aboard his new home, a 33-foot trawler named Ruff Life, where he lived with owners Ken Preskitt and Andrea Jansen. He hated the water, but we consider him a true Salty Dog. We quickly discovered it was way too hot down here for our rough coated fellow, so for 10 years he sported his lion's cut hairdo, which frightened more than one local. He was a great watchdog while we traveled down through the islands, keeping us safe from those Pirates of the Caribbean!


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Collie Physical Characteristics

Here are the characteristics of the Collie breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

* Size: Height: male: 4 to 26 inches; female: 22 to 24 inches Weight: male: 60 to 75 pounds; female: 50 to 65 pounds
* Coat: straight and harsh overcoat over a soft, furry undercoat; the two layers are so close together that it is difficult to see the undercoat.
* Color: The four recognized colors are "Sable and White," "Tri-color," "Blue Merle" and "White."
* Eyes: almond-shaped, the eyes have a clear, bright appearance, expressing intelligent inquisitiveness.
* Ears: The ears are in proportion to the size of the head.
* Skull: flat, without receding either laterally or backward and the occipital bone is not highly peaked.
* Muzzle: well-rounded muzzle is blunt but not square.
* Nose: black
* Tail: moderately long

Collie Origins and History

Country/Region of Origin: Scotland

Original purpose: herding

Name: Older Scots word meaning "black"

Historical notes: Though still a hard-working dog, professional breeders of Collies are usually doing so with an eye toward showdog standards. Today there are three different well-known varieties of Collie based primarily on appearance: Collie (Smooth and Rough), Border Collie and Bearded Collie. (Source: Wikipedia).