Definitions for Collie
ˈkɒl icol·lie

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. collienoun

   a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. collienoun

   Any of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs

2. Etymology: Perhaps originally from coal, with reference to its colour.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Collie

   Collies form a distinctive type of herding dogs, including many related landraces and standardized breeds. The type originated in Scotland and Northern England. Collies are medium-sized, fairly lightly-built dogs, with pointed snouts. Many types have a distinctive white color over the shoulders. Collies are very active and agile, and most types of collies have a very strong herding instinct. Collie breeds have spread through many parts of the world (especially Australia and North America), and have diversified into many varieties, sometimes mixed with other dog types. Some collie breeds have remained as working dogs for herding cattle, sheep, and other livestock, while others are kept as pets, show dogs or for dog sports, in which they display great agility, stamina and trainability. While the American Kennel Club has a breed they call "collie", in fact collie dogs are a distinctive type of herding dog inclusive of many related landraces and formal breeds. There are usually major distinctions between show dogs and those bred for herding trials or dog sports: The latter typically display great agility, stamina, and trainability, and most importantly intelligence. Common use of the unmodified name "collie" in some areas is limited largely to certain breeds – the name means Rough Collie by default in parts of the United States, and Border Collie by default in many rural parts of Great Britain. Many collie dog types do not actually include "collie" in their name – for example the Welsh Sheepdog.

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1. collie

   A collie is a type of herding dog originating from Scotland and Northern England. Known for their intelligence, agility, and obedience, collies are usually medium to large in size with a long, pointed face, and are often characterized by a thick double coat that can be either smooth or rough. There are several distinct breeds of collies including the Border Collie and the Rough Collie. Collies are popular as pets and are also used in dog competitions for obedience, agility, herding, and show.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Collienoun

   the Scotch shepherd dog. There are two breeds, the rough-haired and smooth-haired. It is remarkable for its intelligence, displayed especially in caring for flocks

2. Etymology: [Gael. cuilean whelp, puppy, dog.]

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1. Collie

   The Collie is a distinctive type of herding dog, including many related landraces and formal breeds. It originates in Scotland and Northern England. It is a medium-sized, fairly lightly built dog with a pointed snout, and many types have a distinctive white pattern over the shoulders. Collies are very active and agile, and most types have a very strong herding instinct. The collie type has spread through many parts of the world and has diversified into many varieties, sometimes with mixture from other dog types. Some of the collie types have remained as working dogs, used for herding cattle, sheep and other livestock, while others are kept as pets, show dogs or for dog sports, in which they display great agility, stamina and trainability. While the AKC does have a breed they call "Collie", the truth in fact is that collie dogs are a distinctive type of herding dog including many related landraces and formal breeds. It is thought to originate in the region surrounding Scotland and Northern England. They have spread throughout the world and diversified into many breed types. Some collies are still used for herding or farm dogs, while others have been bred for companionship. There is usually major distinctions between show dogs and those bred for herding trials or dog sports. They typically display great agility, stamina and trainability and more importantly sagacity.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Collie

   Colly, kol′i, n. a shepherd's dog. [Ety. dub.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COLLIE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Collie is ranked #10860 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Collie surname appeared 2,933 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Collie.
   
   74.5% or 2,187 total occurrences were White.
   20% or 588 total occurrences were Black.
   2% or 60 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.9% or 58 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.9% or 29 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.3% or 11 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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1. • Shepherd Dog

Anagrams for Collie »

1. ocelli

How to pronounce Collie?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Collie in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Collie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Collie in a Sentence

1. G. Norman Collie:

   In free countries, every man is entitled to express his opinions and every other man is entitled not to listen. - G. Norman Collie

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Collie
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Collie
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collie
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Collie
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Collie
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Collie
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html