Rough CollieSheepdog has a good temperament, is approachable, and has a lot of energy outdoors or in drive. Affectionate to the owner, vigilant to strangers. This dog is good at socializing and usually does not show weakness or aggression at all. The Rough Sheepdog has expressive ears, which are straight when at rest and semi-erect forward when alert. Hearing is sensitive, and sounds from half a kilometer away can be heard.

Physical Weight: Height: 51cm~61cm Weight: 18kg~30kg

Life: 12-13 Years

Coat Color: Light yellow long Hair, blue long hair, black, tan and white long hair

Physical characteristics: Almond-shaped small eyes, slightly dark brown, the upper coat is dense and straight, and the nose has a dark spot. The mane is rich, smooth and shiny, the head is bluntly wedge-shaped, and the forelegs are well-furnished

Suitable for company with children, not suitable for hot weather, can adapt to cold climate, easy to train, requires a lot of physical training.

Faithful and close to people, easy to train, docile in temperament, and has a protective function for children, it is a good police dog. However, its coat is unkempt and requires daily grooming.

The Collie is a flexible, strong , active and lively variety, which means he has no worthless place , When standing naturally, neat and stable. The deep, moderately wide chest shows strength, the sloping shoulder blades and moderately curved hocks show speed and grace, and the face shows a very high IQ. Impressive, the Collie is the embodiment of self-confidence, representing true harmony, with each part in perfect, harmonious proportions to the rest and the whole. In addition to the technical details described in this standard, breeders and judges can also judge the quality of the Collie by breaking the standard. In fact, this is very simple, as long as no part is disproportionately coordinated with the other parts. . Timidity, vulnerability, irritability, lack of energy, bulky appearance, and lack of overall balance can all detract from the Collie's overall appearance score.

Shaggy Collie SheepdogHead Ministry is a vital part. The head, in proportion to the overall structure, should appear light and in no way show any signs of heaviness. A heavy head cannot express the necessary expressions of cheerfulness, vigilance, and rationality. The sloping wedge shape is clearly visible regardless of whether the head is viewed from the front or the side. The contours are clear, smooth, refined and proportioned. Viewed from the side, the head tapers gradually from the ears to the black nose, but the back of the head does not expand outwards (cheeky), and the muzzle does not suddenly narrow (like a truncated muzzle). Looking at the outline of the head and the outline of the muzzle, there are two roughly parallel lines of roughly equal length separated by a very slight but perceptible stop. The midpoint of the two inner corners (the midpoint of the stop) is exactly the midpoint of the entire length of the head. Smooth, plump end of muzzle, rather blunt in shape, but not at right angles. The jaw is strong, well defined and not exaggerated in depth (distance from brow bone to jaw). Teeth neatly aligned, scissors bite. The upper jaw and the lower jaw are both faults, and the latter is punished more severely. Prominence of the brow bone (very slight). The head is flat, set neither sideways nor rearward, and the posterior occipital bone is not very prominent. The correct hindbrain must be formed by the length of the head and muzzle, and at the same time, the width of the hindbrain should be less than the length. Therefore, the correct width is different for different individuals and must depend on the length and width of the muzzle. Since head features are so important, obvious head defects are severely penalized.

Because the Shaggy Collie's head consists of a flat head, arched eyebrows, a slight stop, and a rounded muzzle, the forehead must be well-defined, leaving only a little space for the eye sockets. Tilt for better forward visibility. With the exception of rue-colored dogs, eye color must match. The eyes are almond shaped, medium in size, neither too large nor prominent. The color of the eyes is dark black, and the expression of the dog should not be affected by the yellow circle around the pupil or the revealing of the nictitating membrane. The eyes are clear and cheerful, showing intelligence and curiosity, especially when the ears are pricked up and very alert. In merle-colored dogs, dark brown eyes are ideal, but blue or gray eyes are permitted, either in two or in a single eye. Large, round, protruding eyes can seriously affect a dog's sweet expression and are a defect. Defects in the eyes are severely penalized.

The Rough Collie's ears should be in correct proportions to the head, and it is rare that the ears are born with an accurate semi-erect posture. The ears are too large to lift normally, and even if they do, their size does not match the proportions of the head. At rest, the ears are folded forward in a semi-erect position. When alert, the ears stand up on the head, keeping 3/4 of the ear upright and 1/4 of the ear tip folded forward. Dogs with upright ears or ears set too low to show the correct expression will be penalized for this.

The Shaggy Collie has a firm, clean neck, well muscled, and profusely feathered. Appropriate length, held straight up, slightly arched at the nape of the neck, showing pride, and standing upright to better display the feathers. The Shaggy Collie is a firm, firm, well-muscled dog that is proportionally longer than it is tall. Ribs well sprung, thorax deep to elbows behind moderately sloping shoulder blades. The back is strong and level, supported by strong hips and thighs, sloping at the hips in a nice perfect arc. The loin is strong and well arched. Obesity, lack of muscle, skin diseases, lack of undercoat due to poor health, are all faults and properly punished.

The Rough Collie has straight forelegs, well-muscled, well-boned and well-balanced. Should not appear bulky. Forelimbs that are too close together or too far apart are faults. The forearm is moderately full, and the flank is flexible but not weak. The hind legs are less plump, the thighs are muscular and very powerful, the hocks and knees are moderately sloping. A bovine or hind knee that is too straight is a fault. The feet are rather small and oval in shape. The pads are thick and firm, with well-arched and tight toes. When the Collie is not moving, it is allowed to pose (according to the natural standing position, the front and rear legs are separated by the appropriate distance, and the paws are straight forward). But excessive "posing" is undesirable.

The Rough Collie has a solid gait. When the dog trots at a slow speed and faces the referee, it can be observed that the forelegs are straight and the paws are very close to the ground. Elbows are not turned outward, there is no "cross" step, there is no heave, no pacing, and no rolling gait. When viewed from behind, the hind legs are straight and the paws rest very close to the ground. At a moderate trot, the rear legs provide great drive. Viewed from the side, the stride is long and the reach of the forelegs is very smooth and smooth, keeping the topline level and firm. As speed increases, the Collie's footprint tends to follow a single trajectory, that is, the forelimbs begin in a straight line from the shoulders and slope toward the centerline of the body; the hindlimbs begin in a straight line from the hips and slope toward the centerline of the body. As a sheepdog, it is required to be able to change speed at will in its gait, and to have the ability to change direction of travel almost instantaneously.

The Shaggy Collie has a moderately long tail that extends to the hock or below. When he is resting, the tail is drooping, but the tip of the tail is twisted or swirled upwards is characteristic of this breed. When the dog is exercising or excited, the tail is raised cheerfully, but should not be higher than the dorsal plane. A well-fitting, well-textured coat of the Shaggy Collie is essential for Rough CollieIn terms of, it is an incomparable honor. The hair is very profuse except on the head and legs. The outer coat is straight and rough to the touch. If the outer coat is soft, open, or curly, it is a defect regardless of the amount of hair. The undercoat is soft, thick, and so close to the body that it is difficult to see the skin when separated. Both the mane and the frill are very rich. Facial hair is short and smooth. Forelimb hair is short and smooth, with long feathering behind the flanks. The hind legs are short and smooth below the hocks. During competition, the feathering below the hocks needs to be trimmed. The hair on the tail is unusually profuse, and the hair on the rump is also long and thick.

The Shaggy Collie has four recognized colors, they are: yellow-white; tricolor; rue; white. There is no difference between the four colors. "Yellow-white" is predominantly yellow (camel in shades ranging from light gold to dark mahogany) with white markings. White markings mainly appear on the chest, neck, legs, feet, and the tip of the tail. White veins (both or only one) may appear on the forehead and head. The "tri-color" is black as the predominant tone, with white markings like yellow-white, and tawny shading on the head and legs. "Brilliant" is a variegated or marble color, usually blue-gray and black as the predominant colors, with white markings like yellow-white, and usually with a tawny shade like the tricolor. "White" is predominantly white, preferably with yellow, tricolor or ruddy markings.

A male Rough Collie is about 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs about 60 to 75 pounds. Females are about 22 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh about 50 to 65 pounds. Points will be deducted for Collies whose height or weight is over or under-standard.

Expression is one of the most important indicators for evaluating Collies. Expressions are difficult to describe academically in abstract words. Unlike specific physical characteristics such as color, weight, height, etc., it is also difficult to express graphically. However, the proportion, position, size, shape of the head and muzzle, the color, position, size of the eyes, the direction of the ears, etc. can still be described. Expressions may express emotions that are completely different from other breeds. Therefore, the expression of the Collie cannot be accurately judged so far, and it needs to be treated with caution.