Rough Collie

  

Summary

• The long-haired collie is a herding dog that requires sufficient physical and mental stimulation.
• The breed is also available in a short-haired version.
•  The long-haired collie has good practical qualities and can thrive in dog sports such as obedience, search and sports training.
•  It has a friendly disposition, is cheerful and active, and gets along well with children and other dogs.
• The long-haired collie is a physically strong and beautiful dog with a dense and well-groomed coat.

A beautiful and versatile herding dog

The long-haired collie is a beautiful and versatile herding dog that requires both physical and mental stimulation. This breed also has a short-haired variant. The long-haired collie proves to be very skilled in dog sports such as obedience, search and sports training, and it has good practical qualities.

Friendly and active mentality

The long-haired collie has a friendly and positive attitude with no trace of nervousness or aggression. It is a great companion dog, cheerful and active, and tends to be kind to children and other dogs. As a herding dog, it is active, easy to learn and happy to work, and has proven to be a good working dog.

Sizes and send out

The long-haired collie is a dog of exceptional beauty that radiates dignity. It has a physically strong and active body without appearing bulky or coarse. The breed has a withers height of 56-61 cm for males and 51-56 cm for bitches.

Take care of the fur

The fur of the long-haired collie is dense and fits well with the contours of the body. The topcoat is straight and hard, while the undercoat is soft, woolly and dense, almost as if hiding the skin. The mane and sideburns are abundantly hairy, while the face and mask are smooth.The ears are smooth on the outside, but more long-haired towards the root. The forelegs and hind legs above the hock have ample tapering, but are smooth from the hock downwards. The tail also has plenty of fur. The coat is not difficult to groom, and a thorough brushing once a week is sufficient, although there may be a need for more frequent brushing during shedding.

Want to learn more?

It is generally recommended that anyone interested in buying a collie long-haired puppy contact the breed club. The breed club sits on the expertise of the breed, an overview of breeders and knowledge of the breed’s health. They can provide advice and guidance to potential owners and offer further information about the breed.

Good luck with choosing a possible new companion!Supporting Sources: Dyrebar , AniCura , Purebred Dog .