collie

Meanings

• noun

  A breed of dog, specifically a type of herding dog that originated in Scotland.

  - "The collie herded the sheep on the farm."
  - "My family has a beautiful collie named Max."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with collie
ally , melly , jelly , elly

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Variants

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collie , collies , bearded collie , bearded collies , border collie , border collies

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Etymology

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The name 'collie' comes from the Old English word 'collie' meaning 'coal-black'. This breed of dog was originally used for herding livestock on Scottish farms.

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Trivia

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1. Collies were originally bred in Scotland and were used to herd livestock on farms.

2. The breed's distinctive black and white coat pattern is called 'shetland saddleback'.

3. Collies are known for their intelligence and trainability, making them popular companions and working dogs.

4. Collies typically weigh between 35 and 55 pounds and stand between 18 and 22 inches tall at the shoulder.

5. Collies have a lifespan of around 10 to 14 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. herding dog: Collies belong to the herding group of dogs, which are bred to work with livestock.

2. Scottish Terrier: Although they share the name 'terrier' in their breed name, collies and Scottish Terriers are distinct breeds.

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Culture

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Collies have been popularized in various forms of media, such as the Lassie television series and films, which portrayed the breed as loyal and intelligent companions. Collies have also been featured in literature, including Rudyard Kipling's 'The Collie Dog' and Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.

How to Memorize "collie"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a collie herding sheep in a field.
   - Visualize the black and white coat pattern of a collie.
   - Think of the classic image of a collie sitting by the fence, looking at its owner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the breed with herding livestock.
   - Connect the name 'collie' with the color 'black' and 'white'.
   - Think of the Lassie television series or films when you hear the word 'collie'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Black and White Collie' to help remember the breed's name and color.
   - Use the acronym 'Herding Intelligent Canine Loyal Companion' to remember the H in Herding, I in Intelligent, C in Canine, L in Loyal, and C in Companion.

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