Collie (Rough)

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The Rough Collie started life as a rough-and-tumble sheep herding dog in Scotland many years ago. It was not until Queen Victoria's interest in the breed elevated his status from that of a lowly shepherd's helper to a favourite of royalty and the wealthier classes, that he started climbing the popularity ladder. Becoming immortalised for all time through M.G.M.'s "Lassie" films, the Collie has gone on to become one of the world's most recognisable and beloved breeds.

No longer in demand as a herder, today's Collie has transferred these abilities to serving as a devoted family dog, with a particular affinity for small children. Never happier than when he has a job to do, the Collie delights in adopting the dual role of family companion and watchdog.

The Rough Collie's abundant two-ply coat, which comes in tonings of sable and white, tricolour, or blue merle, is without doubt his crowning glory. Although it obviously needs regular grooming to keep it clean and in good order, it helps that the Collie is not so profusely coated around the legs as many of the other heavily coated breeds.

Like all working dogs, the Rough Collie needs regular exercise to keep him in trim. Intuitive and anxious to please, he also responds well to training.

Ideal Height: Dogs 56-61cm
Bitches 51- 56 cm
Weight: Dogs 20.5 - 29.5 kg
Bitches 18 - 25kg

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT & Districts Combined Collie & Shetland Sheepdog Club

Sec: 6249 1016

New South Wales

Collie Club of NSW

Ms P Worthington Ph: (02) 6355 2446.

Email: worthy@lisp.com.au

Northern Collie & Shetland Sheepdog Club Inc

Sec: Mr D W Herd,, Ph: (02) 4951 8416

Illawarra Collie & Shetland Sheepdog Club

Ms L Hayward, . Ph: (02) 9838 1290

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.  

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Collie Rough and Smooth Club of Qld, Inc

Mrs F Johnson (07) 3802 2409

South Australia

South Australian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (08) 8349 4797

Email: info@saca.caninenet.com

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Collie Club of Victoria Inc.

Puppy Officer : Puppy Sales Recorded Info 9513 1369

Western Australia

Collie & Shetland Sheepdog Club of WA (inc)

Mrs D Hawkins Phone: 9398 6091

Collie (Rough & Smooth) Society of WA

Mrs H Green Phone: 9390 0211