Rough Collie

History

Both Rough and Smooth collies are descended from a localised variety of herding dog originating in Scotland. http://www.roughcolliesofdistinction.com/breed_ancestry.htm Originally, there were numerous forms of these dogs. After the industrial revolution, dog ownership became fashionable, and these early collies were crossed with the Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound), to get a more "noble" head, which is today one of the true characteristics of the rough collie. Continued breeding for show purposes drastically changed the appearance of the dogs; it was in the 1960s a much taller dog than today. Earlier dogs were also more sturdy in build.

Related Topics:
Smooth collie - Scotland - Industrial revolution - Borzoi

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They are friendly, unaggressive dogs. The coat needs to be brushed frequently to keep it in a show condition, but it doesn't require extensive care. They are mid-sized dogs, suiting them to live in small houses and apartments.

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