Get ready to meet the supermodel of the canine world – the Rough Collie! This breed of herding dog is famous for its stunning looks and impressive intelligence, thanks in part to its portrayal in popular media through characters like Lassie. But there’s more to the Rough Collie than just its good looks. Originally bred to herd sheep and other livestock, these dogs are natural-born workers with a strong instinct to please and obey. In this documentary, we’ll delve into the world of Rough Collies, exploring their history, temperament, and abilities, as well as their role in modern society. From their humble beginnings as farm dogs to their current status as beloved family pets, the Rough Collie is a breed that will capture your heart. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to learn all about this amazing breed. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or just a dog lover, this documentary is sure to entertain and educate.
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The Sheltie is high energy more than a collie
Gee, I’d love to have a Collie; they are gorgeous and smart, little more mellow.
This woman has so much information. Truly intelligent. I love listening to her.
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Thank you once again
Rough coat is actually recessive (r,r), not dominant. Rough bred to rough only produces rough. A smooth coat (S,S) is dominant, which is why it can carry the rough (longer) coat as recessive. This is how you can breed two smooths (S,r) x (S,r) and get rough coated puppies in the litter. Two smooths that carry the rough gene would be genetically (S,r) bred to (S,r). This produces 25% S,S (pure for smooth), 50% S,r (Smooth carrying the rough gene) and 25% r,r (Rough coat).
Great to see the love of collies working in your pen
1:01 that dog must have some serious muscle cramps because he is running like that.
Hello how are you? I would like permission to use an excerpt from the video in a post comparing sheepdogs.
Hi. My Collie passed away a year ago. Soon, I might be ready for my next one. Do you have links to resource that may have them? My last one, I had to drive from Los Angeles to Phoenix to find him. Thanks.
This is my dream dog breed, since im a fan of lassie, but unfortunately i live in tropical country 😭
Maybe Collies get tired of sheep herding after some time because they are very sweet. They want to herd the sheep in a sweet way. But most of them just want to go where they want, so the Collies get tired. This is my theory. I am curious to get a Collie close to the Sheep without training and watch what the Collie would do. Maybe they would get only good pals.
Niceto see a rough collie at eork but i have to say my tricolor was to laid back for that
Excellent companion , but is not as active as the gsd . Funny enough an excellent guinea-fowl hunter. Good with children. When we played outside he would lay down where it was the most dangerous spot e.g. when we played outside. An excellent comforter when he thought one needed comfort. Before I forget he loved to talk .
Our rough collie Daisy continues to endear me to her. She loves our cold Edmonton winters, even in extreme cold (below -30°C or -22°F) she longs to be outdoors, and in the cold air she has seemingly endless stamina.
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How does a long nose help a dog see farther?
Excellent video!! Very informative. We love our rough collie
1 time my Rough Collie ran to the park when she noticed there was a flock of geese and started to herd them. She had a lot of fun.😊
Every time I see someone with a Rough Collie I have to say: Hey what are you doing with Timmy's dog?
Great video. The rough coat is actually recessive, by the way. The rough coat gene is plentiful and usually sought after, thus the predominance of rough coats. But the gene for the longer coat is recessive.
I herd a 400 sheep and goat flock with two rough Collies
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Love collies. I had a tri colored Smooth Collie and he was the best dog I ever had. He was very smart, and very loving. He loved tug, loved running, and loved sitting in the sun. He was very sociable, and loved his walks, loved playing agility. He also was very empathetic. He knew when I wasn't feeling well. He would rest by my side and just wait until I felt better . He lived until he was 11 years old. He died at the beginning of COVID. I miss him every day.
My Smooth Collie was a "chatty Cathy" also. He would moan, groan, chuff, and whine a bit. It was having coffee with your friend. He would let you know if he didn't like a person before you greated each other. It was amazing. I miss him so much. He lived to be 11 years old.
Some rough collies have eye. My Kate did.
Roughies are BEAUTIFUL!!!
Collies are wonderful! I love all dogs, but collies are something special! Love, passion, admiration and adoration forever!
Hey Rachael! Are you still working with Rough Collies?
I just got my 10th Tri Baby Girl. What a Joy!
My girl Sandy was the most beautiful collie. Best dog that ever lived. I miss her so much.
When it comes to protecting children, they are absolutely the best. I can attest to that because when I was a youngster, I had two trained German Shepherd try to attack me. My collie not only protected me but resulted in the two shepherds having to put down while he had only manner injuries. I will never forget that encounter because I learned what the only dog breed that I would trust with my children is a rough collie. Interesting fact about this collie was that he had a white star on his forehead. He was a beautiful tri-color.
It’s not from the British isles, it’s
From Scotland
A Scottish Rough Collie 🏴
Do they even have the grit in them to handle wilder non-pet sheep anymore?
None of them look great when I see them herding – It's a crime what show breeders have done to our working breeds.
Collies are the absolute best! I had two while growing up. This was so informative I loved hearing about the history of the collie.
Can you do a video on the old scotch collie? the old scotch collie is the working line version of the rough collie…
I love rough collies. They are the best friends.❤
This was so informative and interesting. Thank you 💖
On the final day of Puppy Socialization class, my Rough Collie puppy saw all the other pups congregated over by the water bowls. Skye looke up at me and her eyes lit up. She ran in a perfect pear-shaped out-run, got behind that group of puppies, and tried to gather them up….being puppies and not sheep the pups scattered instead of flocking, but it was a gallant try! Just running on pure instinct.
Great video
I love Collies❤
love her hair
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