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The show Rough Collie has been developed over more than a hundred years and is quite distant from his working ancestor; it is possible that the Borzoi was introduced at some stage, which would account  for the narrow head shape with minimal stop and the slight rise over the loin.

However, the Rough Collie still retains working instincts and cannot be trusted near stock unless he has been familiarised with sheep and cattle.  He has a typical collie intelligence though does not have the same aptitude for obedience work and is quite happy to be an indulged member of the household.  Very glamorous, his luxuriant coat needs plenty of attention to look its best - the dense and furry undercoat can form solid mats if not cared for.  As a breed the Rough Collie developed a very high profile with the Lassie films - although the star was a dog, not a bitch.

To become a full KC Champion The Rough Collie requires a working award, otherwise he is known as a Show Champion.  The Rough Collie is up to 24" tall, the bitches being a little smaller, and weighing up to 30kg.  Colours are sable and white, tricolour and blue merle with typical white collie markings.  All colours should be clear and strong.

He is a very dignified dog, never over-fine but neither is he cloddy; friendly, never nervous or aggressive he has an air of being self-contained and slightly remote. 

Click here to read the Rough Collie Breed Standard. 

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Rough Collie Puppies Ready Now

Home bred litter, born 12 May 2008 and ready now.  All appropriate Health Screening has been done.  The puppies are Kennel Club registered and have 6 weeks free KC insurance.  They are vet checked and inoculated.  Home reared, these playful bundles can be seen in Gloucester, close to Junction 11a on the M5.

Phone breeder Sue Kennaby on 01452 862397 or email.

Rough Collie Breeders

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Rough Collie Breed Clubs

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Rough Collie Rescue and Rehoming

Contact a Breed Club. They should be able to give you information about Collies requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own dog, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him.

Also, Collie Rescue deals with the rescue and re-homing of Smooth and Rough Collies

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If you are looking for a puppy contact the Breed Clubs and the Breeders listed and visit the puppyfinder website where there is a great deal of information on hereditary conditions.  If you are a Breeder and wish to advertise your puppies puppyfinder is an excellent showcase.

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