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The Rough Collie had been used for centuries as a sheepdog in the Scottish Highlands. After the industrial revolution, dog ownership became fashionable. It is believed that the Borzooi was mixed into ...

But this dog – actually bred for herding sheep in Scotland and Northern England – is only one type: a full-coated rough collie. The other – the smooth collie – looks very different because ...

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Lassie is the most famous dog in Hollywood, thanks to decades of appearances across books, radio, television, and movies. Starting with the 1943 classic, Lassie Come Home, that noble Rough Collie ...

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The Rough Collie, one of the most iconic dogs in the UK, could be at risk of extinction if more dog owners don’t choose the breed.

The rough collie faces an uncertain future following a steep decline in the breed’s popularity to record their lowest numbers in more than 75 years.

They are on the brink of being classed as 'at risk' after their popularity drops to lowest number in more than 75 years.

It’s true to say that rough collies require more work than a smooth collie. “Rough collies have a long, luxurious coat that requires regular bushing and grooming,” Dr Coder says.