The bitch has a sweeter expression, less mane but more profuse and longer trousers. The coat is also longer under the belly and inside of the knees and tights. The Collie is very intelligent, sensitive, friendly and easy to handle, toward two or four-legged. Towards strangers there isn't any delight, but it takes contact. It's slimly prudent.
Collies are well balanced with the nerves under control.
It's self-assured and well conscious of it's wale. There is three colours of the breed recongnized by the English or FCI standard. Colour from straw to almost orange. The head carries always a strong facial mask and the body coat may be shades with dark overlay. The coat has dull black or blueblack nuance.