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  Rough Collie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Rough Collie is a breed of dog developed originally for herding in Scotland.
The mascot of Texas AandM University, Reveille VII, is a Rough Collie.
Both Rough and Smooth collies are descended from a localised variety of herding dog originating in Scotland.
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 Collie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Collie Club of America [1] is one of the oldest breed-specific clubs in existence in the United States (founded in 1886).
The farm collie was a generic term for a wide range of herding dogs common in North America until the middle of the 20th century.
This early form of the breed was usually referred to as the Scotch collie (or Scottish collie) in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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 Dog Collie Rough
When the Collie is not in motion the legs and feet are judged by allowing the dog to come to a natural stop in a standing position so that both the forelegs and the hind legs are placed well apart, with the feet extending straight forward.
As the speed of the gait is increased the Collie single tracks, bringing the front legs inward in a straight line from the shoulder toward the center line of the body and the hind legs inward in a straight line from the hip toward the center line of the body.
An undersize or an oversize Collie is penalized according to the extent to which the dog appears to be undersize or oversize.
www.breedersrus.com /dog1collierough.htm   (1614 words)

  
 Rough Collie Breeders, Breed Clubs, Rescue and Puppies
The Rough Collie probably evolved from dogs brought over by the Romans in the period after 50BC which bred with native dogs and is, apart from coat length the same as the Smooth Collie.
The show Rough Collie has been developed over more than a hundred years and is quite distant from his working ancestor; it is possible that the Borzoi was introduced at some stage, which would account for the narrow head shape with minimal stop and the slight rise over the loin.
He has a typical collie intelligence though does not have the same aptitude for obedience work and is quite happy to be an indulged member of the household.
www.kennels.co.uk /Pastoral/RoughCollie.htm   (499 words)

  
 Dog and Kennel Magazine Collie Breed Profile
The collie is often referred to as the ideal family dog, and in truth, many collies are extremely loyal, loving and protective of the children in their charge.
Although the smooth collie possesses a short, dense coat that is relatively easy to maintain, the rough collie's coat is long, abundant and a true grooming challenge.
Collie nose, more technically known as discoid lupus erythematosus, is a series of rashes that affect the nose and face of collies.
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 Rough Collie: Dog Breeds, Info and Pictures
Collies should be kept inside more of the time both for safety from others, from causing any nuisance and for their own happiness.
Collie pups mature fast and can seem adult like even when young but don't be too fooled; they are still growing mentally and can be a puppy again at any moment.
Collies do not have a mean bone in their bodies; in WW2 the armed forces found them unsuitable for any bite work.
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 Collie Rescue of Western Penna
Although the exact origins of the Collie breed are lost in the mists of time, the Collie is believed to have originated in the hilly border counties of Scotland and Ireland.
Although Collies today are known for their beauty, these first Collies were valued for their working ability and intelligence, and were a far cry in looks from the show Collies of today.
Collies are very social, family oriented dogs and do not adapt well to life on a chain or in a kennel.
www.collierescuewpa.org /about_collie.htm   (1413 words)

  
 Choosing a Collie - PetPlace.com
The dog comes in two separate varieties: The rough collie, the one most people are familiar with; and the smooth collie, that does not have the flowing coat of the rough collie, but is just as loyal and affectionate and is gaining popularity.
This collie was not used to guard the sheep and cattle in the pastures.
Collies have a natural herding instinct, which must be overcome through proper training to prevent the breed from inappropriately herding small children and other pets.
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 Collies: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Collies are sociable and can become unhappy, noisy, and destructive if left for long periods of time without the companionship of people or other pets.
Collies are more reactive to loud noises than some other breeds and do not do well in an environment with frequent tension or loud voices.
Collies are extremely sensitive to stress and may behave neurotically if the people in their home are having family problems.
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 Collie Pictures, Photos, Information and Free eCards
The Rough Collie needs a large amount of brushing; it is important to brush right down to the undercoat or you will have a matted and uncomfortable dog very quickly.
The Rough Collie's lineage was especially influenced by a dog name Old Cockie, born in 1867 whose sable coloured coat can be seen in the modern Collie.
Queen Victoria kept a Rough Collie at Balmoral in 1860, and thanks to her enthusiasm for the breed, his popularity sky-rocketed in the herding circles and amongst the upper class.
www.dogbreedz.com /breeds/collie.cfm   (1018 words)

  
 Rough Collie - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
The Rough Collie was originally used as a herding dog and during the early 1900's, the popularity of the breed as a family dog increased.
The Rough Collie's beautiful coat requires frequent and thorough brushing to keep the undercoat from matting, especially during seasonal shedding times.
Herding, Your Collie and the CKC —; From the CCC
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 Collie - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Rough Collie, breed of dog from the pastoral group.
The Rough (or Rough-Coated) Collie is a large working dog, developed in Scotland and the north...
The Smooth (or Smooth-Coated) Collie is a breed of large working dog, developed in Scotland and...
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 Rough Collie
Rough Collies belong to the pastoral group and are used for sheep-herding, as companions, in obedience and agility trials as well as in the show-ring.
Rough Collies learn very quickly and, because of their sensitive natures, should be trained in a positive manner with neither physical abuse or harsh verbal treatment being used.
Collies are superbly loyal companions for children, always willing to play and to give and accept adoration.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Rough_Collie.htm   (714 words)

  
 Jedford Collies Rough & Smooth: History of the Collie
Our Smoothys are more active than their Rough cousins (while a Rough Collie is thinking about doing something, the Smooth has usually done it and come back to brag about it!) The Smoothy seems to be more outgoing, lively and robust, whereas the Roughs are gentle, more laid back and sensitive.
The Rough Collie is believed to have originated in the border areas of Northern England and Scotland.
The origin of the name "Collie" is said to be derived from the word "coally", as earlier Collies were predominantly fl and white.
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The rough coated collie was bred to cope with the more harsh weather in the highlands of Scotland, whereas the smooth coated collie was bred in the lowlands of Scotland.
Collies are friendly, active and intelligent, happy, very affectionate, loyal, and eager to please.
Collies can be trained as watchdogs, but they are too kind and friendly to be a guard dog.
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 Collies
The rough Collie was virtually unknown in London as late as 1860, while a bob-tailed smooth sheep dog was more common to that area.
Collies understand boundaries well and it is advisable to walk a new puppy around the yard twice a day for the first week, and once a day for two following weeks to teach them the yard limits.
Therefore, at the time, a warning was issued that collies and collie mixes should not be given the newly approved heartworm preventative containing ivermectin as the active ingredient.
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/collies.html   (2696 words)

  
 Collie, Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, Collies
The Collie is so intelligent that he has been trained for many purposes, as a rescue dog, guide for the blind, movie star, and as a guard dog.
At this point Collies were mixed with the Borzoi, and *ALL* show dogs had to have the Borzoi influence for them to win in the show ring.
The Smooth Collie is the same as the Rough Collie, but without the long coat.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /collie.htm   (953 words)

  
 Rough Collie : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
In the 1860's the Rough Collie caught the eye of people interested in the beauty of the dog and bred it to increase body size and the thickness of its coat.
Collies exhibit the qualities of loyalty, intelligence and gentleness that are the stuff of hero dogs.
A desire to please is hard-wired in the Collie's genetic makeup.
www.dog.com /breed/Collie-rough.asp   (463 words)

  
 Collie Rough Collie Smooth Puppy Dog Breeders
Coudriet - Breeding Collies and Shelties, in Medina, Ohio.
These Collies are well socialized and are shown in the conformation ring as well as being therapy dogs.
Our Collies are known for their high quality with outstanding balance, free and correct movement and divine showmanship.
www.breedersrus.com /collie_rough_dog_breeders.htm   (2860 words)

  
 Collie, Collies, breeders, puppies, for sale, dogs
Collies are considered one of the most beautiful breeds because of their elegant appearance.
Collies are a quick learner who will give their best results by you using the tone of your voice.
The Collie remained a working sheepdog until the 1860's when Queen Victoria encountered the breed and was so impressed that she took some back to the royal kennels in Windsor.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/collies.htm   (369 words)

  
 Petnet - Information on responsible pet ownership in Australia
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.
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.
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 Rough Collie Dogs
LivingWater Collies is a small home based kennel committed to breeding healthy, happy Collies that are ready for show or to be a loving family pet.
Although we have been breeding Collies for about 20 years; our kennel began in earnest 12 years ago with the acquisition of our now senior blue boy "AMIGO", he proved to be a wonderful family pet as well as a great sire, fathering over 90 pups in his breeding career.
Collies are family oriented dogs who are ever watchful and obedient.
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 Rough Collie
The Rough Collie is a worker and must never be dismissed as a only a pretty face.
The Rough Collie does not seem to demand vast amounts of exercise but care must be taken to stop him from gaining too much weight.
All should have typical white collie markings to a greater or lesser degree.
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The Collie is a medium-sized breed, weighing about 20-25kg for an adult female and 25-30kg for a male.
Smooth and Rough Collies are still crossed to one another and puppies of both coat length can be found in the same litter.
Rough Collies need a good brush every day or so, especially behind the ears where the coat is often softer and mats easily.
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 Collie Seasons general information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The aim of Collie Seasons has been to bring European Collie friends closer by creating the possibility of exchanging the latest news from the various European countries while it is still up-to-date, and to an affordable price.
Other Rough Collie enthusiasts who are not only interested in what happens in their own country, but also see the need of looking beyond international borders.
Carla van der Horst, "Kintyre" Rough Collies, Dorpsstraat 77, 5761 BM Bakel, The Netherlands, tel./fax: +31 (0)492 343597, e-mail: kintyre@chello.nl
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 What is a Collie?
There are two varieties of the Collie, the rough-coated collie, being the more familiar [the Lassie of book, movie and TV fame], and the "smooth-coated" collie.
According to the Collie history that now appears in AKC descriptions, the"rough" collies "protected the sheep" on the grazing lands in the Highlands out in the "wild" pastures.
The "Sable and White" is predominantly sable (a fawn sable color of varying shades from light gold to dark mahogany) with white markings usually on the chest, neck, legs, feet and the tip of the tail.
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 Collie Origins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The collie descended from generations of hard-working herding dogs, and is renown for its high intelligence.
At that point in time, Collies were mixed with the Borzoi, and *ALL* show dogs had to have the Borzoi influence for them to win in the show ring.
The Smooth Collie, which lacks the long flowing coat of the rough collie, is more popular as a companion dog in Great Britain than in the United States, though he is gaining popularity in the U.S. today.
www.colliedogowners.com /origins.html   (356 words)

  
 Rough Collie Dog Breed Information
There is also a smooth-coated variety; some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed.
Collies come in four basic coat colors: sable and white, where the "Sable" ranges from pale tan to a golden mahogany; white (which some breed standards disallow); tricolor, which is primarily fl edged in sable; and blue merle, which is a mottled gray.
All come with white chest, legs, and tail tip and many have white blazes on their faces.
www.usapetstoday.com /rough_collie.htm   (357 words)

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