Rough Collie
The "Lassie" Collie. Gentle, devoted, brilliant family dog.
The Rough Collie was made famous worldwide by Eric Knight's novel and the resulting "Lassie" films and TV series. The breed was developed as a Scottish sheep-herder. Today's Rough Collie is one of the most family-friendly herding breeds.
Temperament
Gentle, devoted, sensitive, easily trainable. Excellent with children and other pets.
Exercise needs
60β90 minutes daily.
Grooming
Long double coat. Brush 3Γ weekly, daily during seasonal moults.
Common health issues
Collie eye anomaly (DNA test). MDR1 drug sensitivity (DNA test). Dermatomyositis. Bloat / GDV.
π Best for
Families with children, multi-pet homes, first-time owners.
π Not best for
Apartments without grooming commitment.
