wizzer
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Been thinking about a rough collie and wondered if anyone has any experience of them and any advice? Do they have any guarding instinct/ good with other animals?
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CowgirlACH
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I've had three rough collies. They are good family dogs if they are raised with children and other pets, but if they aren't, sometimes they have a tendency to try to herd children. They might nip occassionally when they herd. Overall, they are very good dogs. The only drawback is their very heavy coats which must be brushed at least once a week. Of the three collies that I have had, only one has been especially guarding of his territory, the other two were very laid back.
sloulou
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I grew up with one - she was the kindest most tolerant dog ever
She was great with other animals (loved the cat) and great with other dogs.
Agree the coat needs regular grooming. They are also very bright and learn quickly. I think they are lovely
She was great with other animals (loved the cat) and great with other dogs.
Agree the coat needs regular grooming. They are also very bright and learn quickly. I think they are lovely
PiaffeRM
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I grew up with a rough collie bitch and she was lovely. Trusted her 100%
The only downside was the coat and the fact she was rather noisey.
The outlaws have had 2 rough collies both of which were a bit iffy, thier current bitch has snapped at my children. they were both bloody horrid dogs.
The only downside was the coat and the fact she was rather noisey.
The outlaws have had 2 rough collies both of which were a bit iffy, thier current bitch has snapped at my children. they were both bloody horrid dogs.
prose
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My husband grew up with a rough collie and to this day still speaks about her--as does everyone in his family.
She was sweet, gentle and loved everyone--dogs and children alike.
I only know of one Collie (a blue merle, called Squire) and, while sweet, he barks, and barks, and barks...
I only know of one Collie (a blue merle, called Squire) and, while sweet, he barks, and barks, and barks...
sally2008
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I've had two rough collies. I found them to be very loyal dogs, playful and bouncy characters, a bit sensitive digestion wise but never had any problems with nipping or herding that others have mentioned. Mine got on famously with the cat and other dogs.
They do need regular grooming. Unfortunately the bitch I had was spayed and her coat grew alarmingly thick and was very difficult to manage.
They do need regular grooming. Unfortunately the bitch I had was spayed and her coat grew alarmingly thick and was very difficult to manage.
pocomoto
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Just watch the breeding you choose, see both parents move if possible as I have seen some bad movers in the show ring, For a breed of working origin they don't really move them on enough for me personally. I like to see them really cover the ground if thats what their purpose is, I like to know that they are capable of doing a days work! Not moving on in the ring can hide a multitude of sins in some individuals so it's not surprising to find Hip Displasia as a problem of the breed. So make sure the parents have been scored.
The breed is also noted for its eye problems, which are serious and rife so make sure your puppy is tested. collie eye anomaly (CEA) is one and PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) is the other http://www.collie-association.co.uk/eyes.html#PRA
Had a cross once she was the sweetest dog I have ever had, not a bad bone in her body absolutely wonderful with everybody but very fond of her own voice and needed little excuse to be noisy, she also suffered a bit from separation anxiety despite being one of two dogs. She did not inherit the big coat, which can be a problem in hot weather! She was always out with me on the horse and was a very fit and healthy dog into her teens.
The breed is also noted for its eye problems, which are serious and rife so make sure your puppy is tested. collie eye anomaly (CEA) is one and PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) is the other http://www.collie-association.co.uk/eyes.html#PRA
Had a cross once she was the sweetest dog I have ever had, not a bad bone in her body absolutely wonderful with everybody but very fond of her own voice and needed little excuse to be noisy, she also suffered a bit from separation anxiety despite being one of two dogs. She did not inherit the big coat, which can be a problem in hot weather! She was always out with me on the horse and was a very fit and healthy dog into her teens.
Emma27
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My Mother used to breed them and before that we had one on the farm. "Shyla" used to guard us with her life and would let no-one except my parents near us when we were in the pram. When my parents split up and we had to give up the farm, Shyla came to live with us in the village, it took her about 6 months to adjust as we had taught her to lie down whenever a car went past in the country, so it was a nightmare at first (if only just a little bit funny lol) i think they make great loyal pets as long as you are prepared for the grooming and training.
Foxford
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The most beautiful dog I ever met was a rough collie x GSD. My sister's teacher brought her in one day. She coped pretty well with a few dozen kids trying to stroke her!