| First used for |
Herding sheep |
| Country of origins |
Great Britain |
| Year of origin |
1700s |
| Colors |
Black, sable, blue merle, but white never predominating |
| Height (min) |
23 inches (56 cm) |
| Height (max) |
27 inches (68 cm) |
| Weight (min) |
74 lbs (33 kg) |
| Weight (max) |
76 lbs (34 kg) |
| Life expectancy (min) |
12 years |
| Life expectancy (max) |
15 years |
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