Collie - Rough
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Origin: British Isles
Colour: Sable and white, tricolour, blue merle with white collar, full or part, white shirt, legs and feet, white tail tip
Lifespan: 12 to 13 years
The Collie is affectionate and gentle, would make a good family pet.
Owner's Guide
Sensitive and aloof, the Rough Collie is well known thanks to the 'Lassie' films. Gentle, affectionate and responsive to owners, this heavily coated breed is quite difficult to socialize well and tends to be reserved with strangers and concerned about anything new.
Originally bred to herd sheep.
Special Characteristics
This playful collie likes to chase.
Exercise Requirements
Low.
Attitude to
Owners: loyal, affectionate
Children: will tolerate
Other Pets: good
Strangers: reserved
Unfamiliar Dogs: reserved or indifferent
Perfect Owner
Gentle, sensitive owner who will enjoy the daily grooming sessions and the close bond.
Potential Problems
May be wary of strangers, and some dogs may have noise phobias.
Daily coat care is required to ensure this breed remains tangle-free. Its profuse coat can lead to overheating in summer, when special care must be taken to keep it cool.
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