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About the Rough or Smooth coated Collie |
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History
The Collie is thought to have been introduced into Britain by the Romans, where it was bred mainly as a working dog, in Scotland and Ireland, and used for herding sheep and cattle.
Over the years the image of the Rough Collie has changed. It is believed that the Collie was interbred with the Newfoundland, Deerhound and Russian Borzoi to create a much more glamorous looking dog.
The Collie soon became a favourite of royalty including Queen Victoria and Queen Alexandra and in 1860 it achieved great fame as a show-dog.
The Smooth-coated Collie has also been made popular through its role in the film'Lassie' in 1943.
The Smooth coated and Rough coated Collies are identical apart from their obvious difference in coat length.
The Rough or Smooth coated Collie as a pet
The Collie is an obedient and affectionate dog. It is very intelligent and usually easy to train. It makes a good guard dog and is very good with children. The Rough Collie is particularly gentle and protective of children. Both varieties require regular exercise. |
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Height:
51-61cms
Weight:
18-30kg
Lifespan:
12-14 yrs |
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Colour:
tricolour, blue merle, sable, all usually with white markings |
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Coat:
Rough Coated - Undercoat should be soft, furry and very close with a dense, harsh top coat. Smooth Coated - Dense undercoat with a short, flat, harsh top coat. |
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Lawrence Slicker
Medium Tender Care
The classic soft slicker brush. Light aluminium construction with cushioned pad.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £4.00
Dollar price: $5.80 |
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Lawrence Shedder
Standard Size
Serrated stainless steel blade removes dead and loose hair.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £5.50
Dollar price: $7.97 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Pure Bristle Standard
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All wood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £6.25
Dollar price: $9.06 |
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Spratts Comb
No.72
22mm medium tooth comb. Made from solid brass with heavy duty chrome plating. Made in Sheffield, England |
Sterling price: £6.50
Dollar price: $9.42 |
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Grooming your Rough or Smooth coated Collie
Grooming requirements:
Rough Collie: Regular brushing should be carried out, at least once every two days with a long-bristled brush with a handle. Start at the extremities by holding the hair up with one hand while brushing it down with the brush in the other hand. Always be careful when brushing the undercoat, making sure not to remove too much hair. Don’t forget to brush behind the ears, otherwise they will ball and felt. When brushing the feathering on the legs always brush in the direction in which it grows.
Tools required:
Long bristle brush, slicker brush, shedder, comb and scissors
Smooth Collie: Brushing should be carried out once or twice a week with a rubber mounted bristle brush. A finger massage should also be carried out once a week to keep the skin smooth and supple.
Tools required:
Slicker brush, nylon or bristle brush, shedder, comb and scissors.
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