Characteristics

Collies are known for their amazing devotion and intelligence, which allow them to anticipate their owners' needs with remarkable accuracy. While they show intense love to their family, they do not fare well when left alone for long periods.

If you want your Collie to be happy, you need to provide them plenty of love and attention. In exchange, they'll give the whole family, even the little ones, their undying loyalty and devotion.

It's worth mentioning that although Collies are purebred dogs, you may often locate them in rescue organizations or animal shelters. Adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue group is the responsible alternative to buying from a breeder or pet shop.

A breed of herding dog originating in Scotland and Northern England, the rough Collie is named for its distinctive, multicoloured coat of long, rough-textured hair.

Rough Collies are known for their intelligence and trainability, but their renowned attribute is their undying commitment to their masters, followed closely by their love of children.

Because of these defining traits, the rough Collie was the perfect cast for the role of Lassie in the classic family TV program. With her heroic rescue of her young owner Timmy, Lassie won the hearts of viewers and established the rough Collie as a breed with a sterling reputation for intelligence, loyalty, and friendliness to children.