Rough Collie

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The Rough Collie is a medium-to-large herding dog breed from Scotland, best known for its long, flowing double coat, pointed muzzle, and gentle, intelligent temperament popularized by the fictional character Lassie.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf dog breed
herding dog
pastoral dog
AKCGroup Herding Group
ancestralTo Border Collie
averageFemaleHeight about 22–24 inches at the withers
averageFemaleWeight about 50–65 pounds
averageMaleHeight about 24–26 inches at the withers
averageMaleWeight about 60–75 pounds
coatColors blue merle
sable and white
tricolor
white with markings
coatType long double coat
rough coat
commonHealthIssues collie eye anomaly
dermatomyositis
drug sensitivity related to MDR1 gene mutation
hip dysplasia
progressive retinal atrophy
countryOfOrigin Scotland
developedIn United Kingdom
energyLevel moderate to high
FCIGroup Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
groomingNeeds high
KCGroup Pastoral Group
lifeSpan 12–14 years
notableFor association with the fictional character Lassie
gentle temperament
high intelligence
long flowing coat
pointed muzzle
primaryUse companion dog
herding sheep
recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
The Kennel Club (UK)
relatedTo Smooth Collie
requires frequent brushing
regular exercise
shedding heavy
size medium-to-large
suitableFor active families
homes with secure yards
temperament gentle
good with children
intelligent
loyal
sensitive
trainability high
usedIn agility sports
conformation shows
obedience competitions
therapy dog work

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Reveille breed Rough Collie