Collie Smooth Health and Costs

The cost of a Collie Smooth typically ranges from $800 to $2,000.

Purchase cost: 4 / 10

Collie Smooths typically have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years.

Life expectancy: 6 / 10

Smooth Collies are generally healthy, though responsible breeders screen for inherited eye disease (CEA, PRA) and the MDR1 drug-sensitivity mutation common to the breed.

Health: 8 / 10

Smooth Collies can inherit Collie Eye Anomaly, progressive retinal atrophy, and the MDR1 gene mutation that causes dangerous sensitivity to certain medications. Hip dysplasia and bloat are also worth screening for.

Health problem risk: 3 / 10

Smooth Collies carry a fairly high overall cost of ownership — not from grooming, which is easy, but from their size, activity needs, and the vet care that comes with screening for inherited conditions.

Maintenance cost: 7 / 10

Expect to spend between $150 and $250 per month to own a Collie Smooth.

Monthly ownership cost: 5 / 10

Pet insurance for a Collie Smooth typically ranges from $30 to $60 per month.

Pet insurance cost: 3 / 10

Yes, most homeowners insurance policies will cover a Collie Smooth.

Homeowners insurance difficulty: 7 / 10

No, Collie Smooths are not typically found on insurance restricted-breed lists.

Insurance restriction risk: 7 / 10

Yes, you can typically obtain renters insurance with a Collie Smooth.

Renters insurance difficulty: 4 / 10