Rough Collie

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History/Origin
The Rough Collie is believed to have been the descendant of the canines that Roman invaders brought in 50 B.C., and later they became the herding Scottish dogs. There were originally numerous varieties of the Collie, and it was after the advent of the Industrial Revolution when the Rough Collie, as it is known today was developed. Dog ownership had become the fashion then, and the first collies were crossbred with the Russian Wolfhound to achieve a nobler head -- a true attribute of the Collie Rough today. The Rough Collie achieved popularity when it starred in the pet show for the first time at the Birmingham Dog Society. Its popularity reached greater heights in the 1940's, when a Rough Collie starred as 'Lassie'.

Description
The Rough Collie comes in five major color varieties - tricolor, white, white and sable, blue merle, and sable merle. Tricolor is mostly black with tanned edges while the blue merle is a dappled gray. The Sable in white and ranges from golden mahogany to a pale tan, and the sable merle is almost similar to white and sable but with a partly dappled sable coat. All color varieties are coated with white parts - in the legs, collar, or even in the tail tip.

The eyes of the Rough Collie are almond-shaped and black, and its ears are very small. Its neck is arched and powerful, complementing his well-angulated and sloping shoulders. The forelegs of Rough Collie are straight and strong and its hind legs are equally muscular. Its tail is long, reaching his hock joint at the least. It is held low when calm with an upward twirl at the point.

Temperament
The Rough Collie is a loyal breed. It is a dog with a cheerful disposition and befriends the family easily. It can socialize well with other household pets. It is intelligent and a good companion for children - he gives and accepts adoration with nary a bite, and loves to play. It is also willing to work, and is really protective of his territory and the home environment. The Collie Rough, although looks like a huge dog, is always a must-have pet.