Answer: No! Rough Collies are not hypoallergenic canines. They do produce a fair amount of dander and they are known to shed their fur all around the year.
Answer: Yes! Rough Collie is a very affable and warm breed. These canines are highly friendly with kids and are always ready to play some light-hearted games with them. They are very gentle and kind to children of all ages and that is why the Rough Collies are considered to be a wonderful breed for kids.
Answer: Yes! Rough Collies are great with other canines. They remain calm and happy in the company of other pooches and are known to make new canine friends fairly easily and quickly. They are also very playful with other dogs and they have no problem in sharing their toys with other pooches. This is a highly sociable breed of canines that always see the other dogs as their friends, brothers, and sisters.
Answer: Yes! Rough Collies are immensely friendly and cordial with most of the other household pets and that include cats as well. These dogs are known to get along just fine with the cats and always remain very gentle with them. This is an awesome breed for those people who want to raise a cat and a dog at the same time in their home.
Answer: Rough Collies are not considered to be good guard dogs but they do make amazing watchdogs instead. They don’t have the necessary amount of aggression that is required to be a decent guard dog, but they do have exceptional protective instincts that allow them to efficiently look after their home and protect their family members. These pooches can effectively alert their owners through their bark in case of trespassers, intruders, and burglars.
Answer: Generally Rough Collies are not considered to be great apartment dogs, but if all their exercise needs are properly fulfilled on a regular basis, then gradually these pooches can learn to adjust to the apartment lifestyle.
Answer: The Rough Collies are heavy shedders. They shed their fur on a regular basis but the quantity and frequency of shedding further increase during the shedding season which usually comes at least once or twice every year.
Answer: Yes! Rough Collies are highly friendly and gregarious canines that are not that hard to handle. These pooches are very loyal and faithful in nature and are fairly easy to train. Their maintenance needs are pretty manageable as well and that is why the Rough Collies are considered to be an awesome breed for the novice or first-time owners.
Answer: The Rough Collie is pretty talkative breed. These canines are known to express their feelings by means of barking and if not trained properly, they can become a bit noisy. They also bark when they want their owners’ attention or when they are guarding their home. Constant guidance and training from their owners can help in controlling the habit of excessive barking in these canines to some extent.
Answer: A moderate to a good amount of exercise should be given to the Rough Collies so as to keep them fit, fine and healthy. Long walks either in a park or in an open area are good for them as these canines love to explore the outside world. Morning jogging or running sessions are also highly enjoyed by these canines. These dogs are very playful in nature as well and hence regular play sessions should also be given to them as it not only keeps them active and moving but it also makes them extremely happy and cheerful.
Answer: These pooches can live alone for a few hours without any problems but they are not the kind of canines that you could leave alone for a long time. These dogs love the company of their family members and are happy to be with them and if they are left alone in the house, they can gradually become a bit sad, frustrated and restless which could further lead to the development of various bad habits in these canines like incessant barking, furniture chewing et cetera. Therefore, leaving a Rough Collie all alone for an extended period of time, especially on a regular basis is not a very good idea.
Answer: Rough Collies are very easy to train. They always remain very responsive and alert during the training sessions and they listen to their owners’ commands quite intently. They are always excited to learn something new from their owners and their sharp minds definitely help them a lot to learn everything extremely quickly. This is an amazing breed to teach new things to and their owners will certainly have a great time doing so.
Answer: Rough Collies have reasonable grooming requirements considering they have a long double coat covering their body. Their coat should be brushed at least 2-3 times every week so as to avoid any matting or tangling issues. But the frequency of brushing should be increased during the shedding season as it helps in controlling the shedding process to some extent. Occasional (once a month) baths are good for them to remain neat and clean. Their teeth should be brushed on a regular basis so as to maintain proper dental hygiene and finally, their nails should be trimmed regularly as well because overly long nails can be very painful to a canine especially while walking or running.
Answer: The Rough Collies have a mediocre tolerance to heat. They can survive in moderately warm areas but they are definitely not very well suited for extremely hot and summery places.
Answer: These canines have a decent tolerance to cold. They are good for those people who want to raise a pooch in a fairly chilly and low-temperature region.
Answer: Rough Collies are highly smart canines that possess amazing thinking and learning skills. Their problem-solving abilities are also quite decent and they are often placed at #16 spot in the list of most intelligent canine breeds from all around the world.
Answer: Rough Collies are fairly affectionate and cordial with other people. At first, they may seem a bit reserved when meeting someone new but once these pooches get comfortable with the other person, then they are quite warm and pleasant with them.
Answer: No! Rough Collies do not drool a lot. They only drool (in a heavy manner) after eating/drinking something or when they are excited, but apart from this, they don’t drool all that much.
Answer: Yes! Rough Collies are fairly expensive canines and the total cost of bringing these dogs home and then properly raising them is definitely on the higher side. But they are not considered to be extremely high-maintenance. These pooches’ exercise, grooming and feeding needs are quite manageable, they are very easy to train and they remain fairly gentle and kind to others.
Answer: Rough Collies have a mediocre availability in India. They can be found in some of the bigger cities of this country but when it comes to their availability in most of the lesser-known regions of India, then it’s still pretty low.
Answer: The average price of a Rough Collie puppy in India is around ₹25,000 to ₹50,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Rough Collie puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: It mostly depends on personal preference. Some Rough Collies do like to swim in the water but others might not be that excited to take a dip in a pool or a lake. You just have to see whether your Rough Collie is comfortable and happy around a water body or not.
Answer: Rough Collies mostly come in the following colors that are listed below:
Answer: Rough Collies have a pretty decent lifespan of about 13-16 years. Some of these pooches might even live longer than 16 years of age if they are consistently given proper exercise, nutrition, and care.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Rough Collies are Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Canine Cyclic Neutropenia, Hip Dysplasia, Thyroid Disorders, and Epilepsy.