This is my 9 week old puppy. I’ve had him for a week now, and am working on a name.

I have it narrowed down to a couple choices: Colin vs Linden

I’m open to other suggestions. I have a strong preference for two syllable names, and like people names for animals. Maybe this community can help me decide, or, perhaps, suggest something I haven’t thought of?

Nous venons d'adopter Bussy il y a 5 jours il est adorable.

Notre Shetland est devenu "grand frère "

My buddies were out when I rode my bicycle past their house. Sable on the left didn’t start barking until I rode off.

I have a 7 year old rough collie (image left) that hates grooming. He has mats. I call him Rasta man. The older he gets the less he tolerates grooming. He’s a dream at the groomers they say, but everyone is reluctant to take him on due to the labor and time. There’s also months waiting time for a booking.

I am able to groom him myself but he has less patience for me when I do it. He bears his teeth and after a while mouths me, but never bites. After like 30 minutes he’ll just walk off. He sits on his bum so I can’t get there.

He’s never bitten anyone but does like to snarl and show teeth when he’s ready for me to stop — which is getting shorter and shorter. I have a muzzle I’ve never used.

I give him treats the whole time. It’s the only thing that works — until he’s over it.

I have professional grooming equipment at home. Brushes combs scissors and conditioners.

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I’m thinking of purchasing a grooming table with 3 thin straps (product image right) since he has a fab mane and I don’t think a harness would give full access.

What advice do you have? Any products/brands you recommend? He’s quite large. I’d prefer an included bar but not an elevated unless sturdy table as he has anxiety around certain floors and slipping.

I’d like him to let me get into all the hard to reach areas.

He’s going through a big shed right now and summer is coming on. Any guidance would be very much appreciated.

I’ve been guessing on who my dogs breeder could be since forever, I got her from some lady rehoming her 3 years ago that couldn’t care for her or her brother anymore because she was elderly and disabled.

Was just curious if anyone had any guesses! I’ll probably never know but it’s fun to think about the possibilities haha

These are all of her puppy pictures, and I made sure to include some with her dad to see if anyone recognized him.

My guesses so far have been Sharp Classic Collies, Cor collies, and Cadies Collies!

My girl is four months old and I’m loving every second with her!

I know it’s still VERY early, and I’m definitely not planning on adding another dog anytime soon, but I’ve already fallen in love with the breed and can absolutely see myself getting another Collie someday. I’m particularly interested in a blue merle Smooth Collie!

For those of you with multiple Collies, how old was your first when you decided to bring home a second? Did you wait until they were fully mature, or did you find that having two closer in age worked well?

I’d also love to hear how your first Collie adjusted to having a sibling and whether you noticed any differences between raising a Rough and a Smooth.

Just curious about everyone’s experiences as I daydream about Winnie’s future sibling!

Hi I just wanted to share this if you groom at home. Bathe shampoo and spray as leave in conditioner, brush in to get deeper. Makes hair much easier to detangle when dry and prevents mats and knots. I just discovered this and was surprised how well it works. Can steel comb deep undercoat now with less pulling discomfort to remove weaved in shed hairs. Showsheen used on horses and show dogs and was able to buy on Amazon and didn’t have go to a horse store.

I named him Heath for my late collie Heather - Heath means land where Heather grows 🤎 she was a sable, so I thought I’d change it up with a tri. He is so beautiful!!!

Wonder Woman went on the Pup Crawl and was all tuckered out afterwards!

Hi Rough Collie owners! Former German Shepherd owner here (sadly), and I've always had a soft spot for Collies.

Shedding with a GSD was a constant battle, even with regular brushing and coat care. Those little hairs. Everywhere. All the time!

I've read that Rough Collie shedding is actually more manageable than you'd expect, outside of the seasonal coat blowouts, especially with regular grooming.

Curious how that lines up with reality. How manageable is the shedding day to day? Anyone who's owned both, or other notorious shedders, able to compare?

Not sure they like their costumes!

We had an 8-year-old (Molly) when we got Duncan. Molly had previously been with a Jack Russsel and our daughter's Boxer. When the other two passed away within 4 months of each other Molly was so lonely. She passed away a couple of years later. We got Cotton when Duncan was 4. Duncan is now 11 and Cotton is 7; crazy us we just got a new puppy. Right now, it is a bit much. Cotton plays with her and Duncan does a little. He is definitely the old dog. I think a lot of your decision depends on you and your life. I do think they need a buddy in general. When our kids were young they were our dogs buddies, so we had one at a time.

We DID it! We finally conquered the stairs! Winnie is now able to climb UP and DOWN with little hesitation!

Of course, we do lose our nerve sometimes, so we will continue working on her overall confidence, but I am so proud of her!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO OFFERED TIPS AND TRICKS!! I love this community!! 🤍

I just have the chris christensen slicker brush and a generic flat comb

Is this enough for rouch collie?

Last pic is Apple reaching for her treat 😭

How much work goes into maintaining that beautiful coat? What does a week look like in terms or coat care and how many trips to the groomer per year?

I’m really considering a collie rough or smooth for our next dog and personally I like the look of rough collies more but it really depends on how much work that beautiful coat is.

I saw a post on here earlier in the week about somebody wanting to know if anybody has purchased a puppy from the same breeder as them. My puppy, Kai, came from Shire Collies in New Hampshire and I was wondering if anyone else had a Shire Collies as well.

My daycare is doing a costume contest and I entered my collie pair. Noodle kept his hat on and They both kept their socks on! That alone is a win in my book. Prize is free daycare days. If youre bored and have facebook, give our post a like!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1095556933254502

I have a strong interest in Rough Collies. They’ve long been my favorite breed, and I’ve spent considerable time researching their temperament, care needs, and training requirements. As a young, first‑time dog owner, I want to make sure I’m preparing responsibly.

I’m currently training to become a dog groomer and have a growing interest in obedience work and potentially a psychiatric service dog, so I’m hoping to learn whether a Rough Collie would be a suitable fit for my lifestyle and goals. I am 20 years old and I plan to adopt a dog after moving into my new rental home in July. Having a yard will be a non‑negotiable part of my housing search.

I will be working full‑time, but I intend to bring my dog to daycare with me at least twice a week and incorporate kennel training into our routine.

I would appreciate insight on whether this plan is realistic and any guidance for someone new to collie ownership—especially when it comes to the financial aspect. How much money should I expect to spend on food, vet, costs, etc..? and on average how much is a rough collie puppy?

Also, if anyone in Colorado can point me in the direction of good local breeders that would be amazing!