Collie (rough)

Collie (rough)
Herding
A Rough Collie with a blue merle coat trots in a dog show ring on green turf, with a yellow sign in the background.

Meet the Collie (rough)

The Rough Collie is a dog as beautiful in temperament as in body. Originally bred to assist the shepherd in the care and protection of his flock, the modern Collie still possesses the fine qualities of his Scottish herding ancestors: gentleness, intelligence, and loyalty, making him especially well suited for family life. His willingness to work closely with his master makes him an excellent performance or service dog. An exceptional dog with children, the Collie’s devotion to his family is legendary. Because his primary focus is on his people, the Collie adapts well to either city or country life.

Breed Group:

Herding

Breed Personality:

Friendly, Playful, Smart, Sociable

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 14
Max Height
(inches): 26
Max Weight
(lbs): 75

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (3/5)
Coat Length (2/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (3/5)
Barking Level (5/5)

Breed Variations

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