Rough Collie

The "Lassie" Collie. Gentle, devoted, brilliant family dog.

GroupHerding
OriginScotland
Weight20–32 kg
Height56–66 cm
Lifespan12–14 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK

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

60–90 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.

πŸ‘ Best for

Families with children, multi-pet homes, first-time owners.

πŸ‘Ž Not best for

Apartments without grooming commitment.

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