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CLEAR ALLThe Collie dog breed is a native of Scotland. They were bred in the Scottish Highlands and northern England to herd sheep. Today, these graceful, intelligent dogs make great canine companions for families, as well as show dogs. They are also still revered by farmers for their impressive herding abilities.
Rough Collies are described as robust, devoted, loving, approachable, and quick in both mind and body. Rough-coated Collies have gorgeous long coats that flow behind them as they run. Their heads are wedge-shaped with a delicate bone structure. Despite, the similarities in appearance, Shetland and Border Collies are different dog breeds entirely.
Rough Collies are delicate and bright dogs. They are known for their undying devotion and their exceptional ability to predict their owners’ needs. They are also highly affectionate with their families. As a result, they do not like being left alone for long periods. Give them plenty of love, attention, and companionship, and your Collie will give it back in abundance to all members of their pack, including children. In fact, due to their background as herding dogs, these canines have even been known to try and herd children and other pets!
Rough Collies can do well both in the country and the city. But remember that they need constant companionship and regular daily exercise to remain happy and healthy. These dogs should ideally have at least an hour of exercise every day.
The Collie dog breed is a native of Scotland. They were bred in the Scottish Highlands and northern England to herd sheep. Today, these graceful, intelligent dogs make great canine companions for families, as well as show dogs. They are also still revered by farmers for their impressive herding abilities.
Rough Collies are described as robust, devoted, loving, approachable, and quick in both mind and body. Rough-coated Collies have gorgeous long coats that flow behind them as they run. Their heads are wedge-shaped with a delicate bone structure. Despite, the similarities in appearance, Shetland and Border Collies are different dog breeds entirely.
Rough Collies are delicate and bright dogs. They are known for their undying devotion and their exceptional ability to predict their owners’ needs. They are also highly affectionate with their families. As a result, they do not like being left alone for long periods. Give them plenty of love, attention, and companionship, and your Collie will give it back in abundance to all members of their pack, including children. In fact, due to their background as herding dogs, these canines have even been known to try and herd children and other pets!
Rough Collies can do well both in the country and the city. But remember that they need constant companionship and regular daily exercise to remain happy and healthy. These dogs should ideally have at least an hour of exercise every day.
This regal-looking canine is medium to large, standing between 51 and 61 cm tall. Like most dog breeds, females are noticeably smaller and lighter. A female Rough Collie will weigh between 50-65 lbs, but males can weigh up to 70 lbs.
The Collie Rough has a solid body structure. They boast firm backs, deep chests, broad shoulders, and powerful necks. Their back and front legs are strong, with athletic thighs displaying their muscles. In addition, they have oval-shaped feet and long, fluffy tails.
Collie Roughs have wedge-shaped heads with finely chiselled faces. They have small to medium eyes, which are usually dark-coloured. Their ears are also relatively small, which point backwards when relaxed and forwards when alert or excited.
The Collie Rough's long double coat features a very thick, straight top coat with a coarse texture. The undercoat is much softer, and they have significant feathering around their legs and necks, the latter creating the appearance of a mane. Their tails are also bushy, creating an overall fluffy look.
There are just a few colourings that a Collie Rough can have. The most common are Sable (which can range from light gold to dark tan) and white, or tricolour, consisting of black, tan, and white. The Blue merle colouring is also possible, which comprises a silvery-blue coat splashed with black patches.
As herding dogs, Collie Roughs are responsive, fast, and loyal to their owners. However, their affectionate nature and brilliant minds are what make dog enthusiasts fall in love with them.
Many Collie owners believe these canines are smart enough to understand their emotions and alter their behaviour based on this. Some also say that these dogs can anticipate their needs, likely due to their working background.
However, because of their intelligence, Collie Roughs need a lot of mental stimulation and training. Without enough, they can show signs of unhappiness and may act up. However, they will thrive if you engage them in regular obedience and agility circuits.
Collie Roughs develop a close, strong bond with their owners, who they like to cuddle up with when they tire out. However, they don't appreciate being left alone for too long, and thus, are happiest with someone who is home often or can take them everywhere they go.
One of the best traits of this breed is their desire to be involved in all family activities. They will follow you around the house and try to help you with your chore. They also love to play and will initiate games with you when they are in a playful mood.
The home environment is less important for a Collie Rough. Instead, the type of person they become a companion of matters the most. Their ideal owner is someone who is home often and has plenty of time to play with them and keep them occupied and exercised.
They may be unable to find contentment in a home with people who are always away or too busy to give them the attention they need and crave.
They can live happily in an apartment if they get enough attention and exercise. However, their dream home would be a countryside house with a large garden where they can run around and let off steam whenever they like.
Collie Roughs are great for children and other animals. They have a gentle disposition and will genuinely care for and look out for the children or other pets they grow up with.
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