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Compare Rough Collie
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Rough Collie
Large · 23–34 kg
- Friendly
- Happy
- Active
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Rough CollieLarge
- Typical adult height
- Rough Collie51–61 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Rough Collie23–34 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Rough Colliefrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Rough CollieModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Rough CollieModerately energetic
- Grooming
- Rough CollieDaily
- Shedding
- Rough CollieTends to shed a lot
- Training
- Rough CollieUsually eager to learn
- Barking
- Rough CollieCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Rough CollieUsually happier in a house
- Garden
- Rough CollieA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Rough CollieUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Rough CollieBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Rough CollieUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Rough CollieVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.