The Rough Collie is a long-coated dog breed of medium to large size that, in its original form, was a type of collie used and bred for herding sheep in Scotland. More recent breeding has focused on the Collie as a show dog, and also companion. The breed specifications call for a distinctive long narrow tapered snout and tipped (semiprick) ears, so some dogs have their ears taped when young. Rough Collies generally come in shades of sable and white, blue merle, tri-coloured, and colour-headed white.
Originally developed for herding sheep in the rugged landscapes of Scotland.
The Rough Collie is renowned for its intelligence, loyalty, and distinctive appearance. This breed gained widespread popularity due to the classic TV series 'Lassie'. Rough Collies are known for their gentle nature and are excellent with children, making them ideal family pets. They require regular grooming due to their long coat.
Rough Collie, circa 1915
Sable
Blue merle
Colour-headed white
Mahogany sable Rough Collie
In the 18th century, the Collie's natural home was in the highlands of Scotland
Lassie TV series (1954–1973), filming on location in Florida (1965)
Trainability
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