It’s true to say that rough collies require more work than a smooth collie. “Rough collies have a long, luxurious coat that requires regular bushing and grooming,” Dr Coder says.

Rough collie. More recognisable and more popular than the smooth – arguably due to Lassie’s iconic status. They differ from the smooth essentially in the length and texture of their coats.

It’s true to say that rough collies require more work than a smooth collie. “Rough collies have a long, luxurious coat that requires regular bushing and grooming,” Dr Coder says.

Like rough collies, smooth collies weigh between 50 and 75 pounds and stand 22 to 26 inches tall. Their coats come in patterns that feature a mix of colors, including black, white, tan, and sable ...

Six facts about Rough Collies. The rough collie shares its ancestry with the smooth collie, a listed vulnerable breed that had only 44 registrations last year; Rough collies have a double coat: a ...

The Smooth Collie is considered a hidden gem for dog enthusiasts seeking an intelligent, loyal, and low-maintenance companion. Less well-known than its long-haired counterpart, this breed combines ...

Carole Smedley, Chairperson of the Rough Collie Breed Council who has owned the breed for over 50 years, said: “We are very concerned to see this wonderful and majestic breed fall in popularity.

Carole Smedley, Chairperson of the Rough Collie Breed Council who has owned the breed for over 50 years, said: “We are very concerned to see this wonderful and majestic breed fall in popularity.