The rough-coated Collie has a better temperament, is easy to get close to people, and has relatively abundant physical strength outdoors. The rough-coated Collie is loyal to its owner and quite emotional, and is very wary of strangers. Rough Collies are better at socializing than other dogs and will not show their weak and aggressive side in daily life. They can be said to be dogs with relatively high emotional intelligence. The appearance is very beautiful, which is an important reason why it has received attention. It is also one of the dogs that has appeared in Hollywood, which shows that its reputation is quite big.

1. Characteristics of Rough Collie

(1)Appearance characteristics

The Rough Collie is a long-haired dog. Rough Collie male dogs are about 24 inches to 26 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh about 60 pounds to 75 pounds. Rough Collie female dogs are about 22 inches to 24 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh about 50 to 65 pounds. The lifespan of rough-coated Collies is usually 12 to 13 years. The coat color of the Rough Collie is light yellow, blue, black, brown, and white. The eyes are almond-shaped and slightly dark brown. The rough-coated Collie has two layers of back hair. The upper layer of hair is dense and straight, and the lower layer of back hair is softer and can retain heat. The nose has black markings. The head is blunt and wedge-shaped, and the forelimbs are beautifully feathered.

(2)Characteristics

The rough-coated Collie has a very beautiful appearance, and its emotional intelligence is extremely high among dogs. Coupled with its appearance in Hollywood, it became an instant hit. It was recognized internationally and loved by Queen Victoria. The rough-coated Collie is very docile to its owner, and has no distance between itself and family members. It is very close. It has a relatively docile temperament and has a protective function for children. In the family, it is not only a good family companion, but also a good police dog.

2. Coarse Collie price

The pet market price of Rough Collie puppies starts at 1,000 yuan, which is the minimum standard. The price of a pure-blooded rough-coated Collie puppy starts at 4,000 yuan and goes as high as 10,000 yuan. The price of an adult rough-coated Collie starts at 8,000 yuan. If the previous owner was very careful, it would be difficult to buy it for less than 10,000 yuan. There is still a lot of room for appreciation in the value of this kind of dog, the Rough Collie.

3. How to raise a rough-coated Collie

(1) Feeding

The key to rough-coated Collie puppies is to get vaccinations, which is the first thing to do. After a few months of age, deworming care should be done in time. Rough Collie puppies can add a little calcium powder and meat in an appropriate amount, but the main food is vegetarian, mainly dog ​​food. Feed as many times a day as possible, with small amounts at each meal, and then increase the amount of food after gaining weight. Prepare some hard food for rough-coated Collie adult dogs, which is resistant to digestion and easy to digest. Pay attention to the amount of fat intake. Don’t keep such a beautiful dog too fat, as it will affect your health and look bad.

(2)Nursing

The rough-coated Collie is a long-haired dog.Hair needs to be combed every day. You need to bathe your dog more frequently. It is more troublesome to dry the dog if its hair is very long. It is very troublesome to raise this dog in terms of care. It is relatively beautiful, docile and easy to raise. If the owner is a little lazy, the impact on the dog's image can be imagined. The hair is very long, and there is also very long hair on the head and feet, so you need to check the hidden places frequently for abnormal lesions and the like.

4. Rough Collie IQ

The Coarse Collie ranks 34th in IQ. Dogs with high IQ and EQ are easy to train. The rough-coated Collie has a personality that is typical of a family pet dog. It has a very gentle personality and can listen to its owner's instructions during training. You can praise the dog appropriately and don't criticize the dog. Although this kind of dog has a relatively high emotional intelligence, it is also very easy to get angry. If you don't do well, try it again a few times. The owner needs to be a little patient.

5. How clingy the rough-haired Collie is

The rough-coated Collie is very clingy, quite clingy, and can only hug its owner when sleeping. This kind of dog is especially suitable for single people who have time to take care of it and time to be cuddled. The long back hair is also very comfortable to touch. It is necessary to praise the clean body from time to time, so that the intimate contact can be warmer. Some rough-coated Collies like to bark very much, exercise every day, and are not adapted to the color climate.

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