Comparison: Collie Smooth and Rough Collie

Collie Smooth and Rough Collie are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Collie Smooth	Rough Collie
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	51–61 cm	51–61 cm
Weight	18–29.5 kg	18–30 kg
Life span	–	12–14 years
Recognition features	Elegant dog with a wedge-shaped head and semi-erect ears Short, flat, harsh coat with a very dense undercoat Three colours: sable and white, tricolour and blue merle	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
Coat	Short, flat harsh topcoat with a very dense undercoat; sable and white, tricolour and blue merle.	Long, straight, harsh outer coat with dense undercoat and a full mane.
Purpose	A British herding breed, the smooth-coated variety of the Collie; today mainly a companion and show dog.	A Scottish herding dog that became a show and companion breed in the 19th century (a favourite of Queen Victoria); popularised by Lassie.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.