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ROUGH COLLIE — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The FCI is the World Canine Organization, which includes 83 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 339 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The "owner" countries of the breeds write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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| Origin: |
Great Britain |
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Male — 24-26 inches (60-67 cm) at the shoulder;
Female — 22-24 inches (55-61 cm) at the shoulder. |
| Weight: |
Male — 60-75 lbs (27-34 kg);
Female — 50-65 lbs (22-30 kg). |
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The Collie, both the Rough and Smooth, originated in the British Isles. The Rough Collie was originally used as a herding dog and during the early 1900's, the popularity of the breed as a family dog increased. Then, with the fame of "Lassie" in the 1940's and 1950's, the breed's popularity soared.
Today, the breed's popularity has diminished somewhat, but his kindness, loyalty, intelligence, versatility, and affection ensures that he will always remain a popular choice as a family companion.
The Collie's gentle nature and high tolerance makes him excellent with children of all ages. Small children may be treated as "flock" where the dog can try to herd them but they also become very protective of "their" children and make excellent watch dogs. The Collie is truly a people dog and needs human companionship. Not a one-man dog but, rather, loves his entire family equally. The Collie should be outgoing, loving, and affectionate. He may be a bit reserved toward strangers but a shy or nervous dog is not typical of the breed.
Other than being a wonderful family companion and friend, the Collie is extremely versatile and seen participating in all kinds of sports and activities as well as being used as a working dog in several areas — From show ring to flyball, agility, obedience, draft work, herding, as well as search and rescue, therapy, service, guide dog — The Collie does it all.
The Collie's appearance is one of grace, pride and true balance. His beautiful, harsh, straight and abundant outer coat with a soft, dense undercoat is his crowning glory. There are five recognized colours: Sable and White; Tricolour; Blue Merle and White; Sable Merle and White; and White.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Collie puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming:
The Rough Collie's beautiful coat requires frequent and thorough brushing to keep the undercoat from matting, especially during seasonal shedding times.
- Grooming — This growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, techniques and information on grooming as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Collie, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Miracle Worker— "Come on, little man," I pleaded, tears of exhaustion and frustration rolling down my cheeks. "Hold on! You have to live!" For what seemed like the hundredth time that night, I opened the mouth of the tiniest little morsel of a collie puppy I'd ever seen, and placed a drop of milk-replacer formula on his tongue...Read More
- Another Yellow Brick Road — by Meredith Moore. The continuation of Raff's story — Miracle Worker.
- Herding with your Collie — From the CCC
- The Most Versatile Collie — by Jean Levitt
- Herding Dogs — A new section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website which includes training and general information about Herding/Stock Dogs; listing of Stock Dog Clubs and Associations; listing of upcoming shows and events; and more.
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For Collie specific breed clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.
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Ch. Wilowoodfarm Seein' Is Believin' HIC, CGN
