dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Rough Collie
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Collie
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Height
- 51 cm
About the Rough Collie
The Rough Collie, also called the Long-Haired Collie, is a British herding dog with a long coat and a medium-to-large build. It originated in the United Kingdom, and dogs of this breed were bred to herd sheep in Scotland. The Rough Collie shares its other listed characteristics with the Smooth Collie; the stated difference is coat length. In the twenty-first century, Rough Collies are commonly kept as companion dogs, and some are bred for showing. Recognized coat colors include sable or merle in several shades, tri-coloured, and colour-headed white. The listed height is 51, though no unit is given. These facts outline the breed’s working background, present roles and coat-color options, but do not describe temperament, exercise needs or grooming requirements.
What stands out
- Bred to herd sheep in Scotland
- Kept as a companion dog
- Several recognized coat-color patterns
Who it suits
The Rough Collie may suit people interested in a long-coated herding breed that is also kept as a companion or show dog.
In short
The Rough Collie combines a Scottish sheep-herding background with companion and showing roles. Its long coat and listed color patterns are useful identification details, while care guidance is not provided.
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