Rough Collie

Rough Collie is an exquisite herding dog. They are a type of pastoral dog often trained in herding.

Rough Collie cause less troubles with shedding related to other breeds. The Rough Collie's requires par brushing.

Rough Collie is not perplexing to discipline and you don't need very much of experience to handle this breed. These dogs have par energy related to matching breeds. The breed requires very much of endurance training.

The Rough Collie's may be a bit reserved, aloof and wary of outsiders. They are occasionally friendly with other dogs. These dogs are very friendly towards children and they are an exquisite choice for families with small children. The Rough Collie's ordinarily display few signs of exaggerated predatory tendencies.

They can handle freezing temperatures and can adapt to cold climates. They are not very found of being home alone.

Source: this race originates from United Kingdom. Once exclusive to London, this breed is now seen all over the world.

Rough Collie grouping: Rough Collie is involved in the World Canine Organisation register. The breed is incorporated in the section «Sheepdogs» (1.1) in the grouping «Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs». World Canine Organisation identification for rough collie is 156 and was added to the register 1987-06-24. United Kennel Club admitts the breed as «Herding Dogs» in their register.

Health problems in the Rough Collie: Regrettably, some may obtain fatal health issues. This the breed are often suffering from a syndrome called Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). The result is blindness in the dog. PRA is a group of genetic diseases seen in certain breeds. The Rough Collie's are affected by skin troubles. Deafness is common in this breed. Subsidary health issues have also been recorded (including CEA, crusty nose).

The Rough Collie's physical characteristics: The Rough Collie is a large breed. Dogs gets as tall as 24 to 26 inches tall. Bitches get as tall as 22 to 24 inches tall. Dogs will weigh 60 to 75 pounds. Bitches grow up to 50 to 65 pounds. The dog has average sized 3/4 erect ears. The legs is occasionally of average length. Rough Collie have a comparatively average body shape. The Little tail is hanging low. The breed dogs have a long muzzle. The fur is longhaired.

Colors of this breed is ordinarily white and tan, sable, blue merle or white with sable, white, tri-color black, tri-color or markings of blue merle.

Subsidary facts about the dog: Predictable age for a rough collie is 14 to 16 years. The breed is comparatively popular and ordinarily simple to notice for sale in classified ads. Subsidary names for the breed is Collie Rough.