Rough Collie
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Rough Collies have an incredible natural instinct to herd and protect children, earning them the nickname 'children's nurses.'
Large, elegant dog with long, flowing coat. Intelligent, loyal, and excellent with families. Made famous by the dog Lassie.
🏷️ Breed
Rough Collie
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, loyal, protective, friendly, gentle
📏 Size
Large (23-34 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
14-16 years
🎨 Colors
Sable and white, blue merle and white, white
🌍 Origin
Scotland, 19th century
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and grooming
🍽️ Diet
Quality commercial dog food; lean meats and vegetables
✓ FCI Group
Group 1
✓ FCI Section
Sheepdogs
✓ FCI Number
156