| First used for |
Herding sheep |
| Country of origins |
Great Britain |
| Year of origin |
1700s |
| Colors |
Sable, blue merle, tricolor, black/white, black/tan |
| Height (min) |
14 inches (35 cm) |
| Height (max) |
15 inches (38 cm) |
| Weight (min) |
14 lbs (6 kg) |
| Weight (max) |
16 lbs (7 kg) |
| Life expectancy (min) |
12 years |
| Life expectancy (max) |
15 years |
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