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Herdinglarge🌍 Scotlandsheep herding dog
Rough Collie
Responsive, devoted, gentle, alert
Popularity
757
Flowing-coated herder; sensitive, loyal, and responsive with strong family focus.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
abundant straight harsh outer coat with soft dense undercoat and profuse mane/frill
Colors
sable, tricolor, blue merle, white
Male height
24–26 in
Female height
22–24 in
Male weight
60–75 lb
Female weight
50–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
5
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
4
Drooling
1
Coat length
5
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
