Rough Collie

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Rough Collie – head — Photo: Flickr user Redacted (Jim Twitchell), CC BY 2.0, source

Rough Collie – in motion — Photo: Ron Armstrong from Helena, MT, USA, CC BY 2.0, source

Rough Collie – puppy — Photo: Sundance Raphael, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Category	Large
Height at withers	51–61 cm
Weight	18–30 kg
Life span	12–14 years

Recognition features

Profuse long coat with a full mane and frill
Long wedge-shaped head with semi-erect ears
Sable, tricolour or blue merle with a white collar

Purpose

A Scottish herding dog that became a show and companion breed in the 19th century (a favourite of Queen Victoria); popularised by Lassie.

History

Originally a Scottish herding dog; popularised in the 19th century by Queen Victoria and the show ring. The world knew it through the Lassie novel and films.

Coat

Long, straight, harsh outer coat with dense undercoat and a full mane.

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