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    Rough Collie

    Made famous by the "Lassie" books and films, this breed boasts a luxurious long coat. This breed is intelligent, loyal and very active
    Lifespan
    12-14 years
    Breed group
    Pastoral
    Weight
    Male: 18-30kg
    Female: 18-30kg
    Height
    Male: 51-61cm
    Female: 51-61cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Collie, Lassie dog, English collie, Long-Haired Collie, Scottish Collie
    Breed Size
    Large
    Breed Type
    Pastoral
    Health tests available
    BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, DNA test - CEA/CH, DNA test - MDR1, DNA test - PRA (rcd2)
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    High
    Easy to train
    Very easy
    Shedding
    Light
    Grooming
    needs
    Low
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to older children
    Health of breed
    High
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Very high
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety
    Rough Collie Coat Colours
    Explore Rough Collie by their most popular coat colours.
    Tricolor

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