Scotch Collie Information

The decline of the Scotch Collie most likely began with the rise of formal kennel club registries and the subsequent creation of the modern idea of pure breeds. By the early 1900's, some people were worried about the future of the Scotch Collie. Other breeds such as the field bred Border Collie and show bred Collie were popular and seemed to be replacing the Scotch Collie. In addition, farmers may have used individuals from these and other registered breeds to grade-up existing Scotch Collie, as was commonly practiced in livestock breeding.

At least two pure breeds were developed from the old North American Scotch Collie during the early decades of the 20th century, the English Shepherd and the Australian Shepherd. After World War II agriculture in North America began changing rapidly. The Scotch Collie as the common stock dog across North America seems to have disappeared between the 1940's and 1960's

Scotch Collies are very multipurpose. Most Scotch Collies can be used as hunting dogs, however their primary focus is as a herding dog, and is nowadays kept as a house pet by some. They are excellent with children. Scotch Collies generally get along with other dogs and are usually good with non-canine pets.