My wife and I are on our fourth rough collie. I guess you can say we're on the older side. LOL! A good brushing once or maybe twice a week, depending on the time of year is plenty good enough. My daughters" cat is a bigger hair problem than the collie. If you're thinking of getting a rough collie, don't let fear of shedding be the determining factor IMO.
Thank you for your words of wisdom and experience. I am planning to get another Collie soon and find your words a great comfort. In my experience my Persian cat was much more of a problem with regards to matted fur and tumbleweeds of hair in my house.
Geez, my collie makes less of a mess, hair-wise than my friend’s lab. As long as you are willing to brush a couple times a week and maybe do a little clipping with some scissors, you will be fine.
I have two Rough Collies, and also had 2 Labs that just passed away a couple months ago... Truth is: They shed, yes they do... but if you brush them 2/3 times a week and daily during shedding season, its not that bad. Both Labs also shed a lot, sometimes even worse than my Collie. They look beautiful when brushed, if you teach them from puppies they love to be brushed, and they are as sweet and calm dogs as you can find them. totally worth the work, they are lovely dogs.
@@crocketgsxr6 Sorry for your loss, its really hard to loose two dogs within one month, both my Labs passed away within a month, somehow I knew that once the first one passed away the second one would follow him really soon, and so she did. They were extremely attached to each other. I still have the sweet and gentle Collie to keep me company.
Have had my Rough Collie for almost 6 years now. Brushing their coat with a comb and brush 2-3 times a week is all hey need. They will still shed some hair but it's not bad at all if you make sure your brushing them good and frequently.
I see so many people say collies are some of the worst shedding dog...apparently they never had german shepherds or Huskies! They do need a little more grooming then most breeds though, especially if their in the country and roam a little. They easy get mud/debris and can become tangled. I agree with the smooth, however make sure where your getting them because they can have a little more drive. I love 3 collies, bunch of oversized lap dogs.
I brush mine every day and it's not even an issue. My collie is fiesty though, he just want to chase things, run bark repeat but he is such a good boy and calm in the house.
Thank you for this video I want a rough collie so bad,but I was worried about shedding. I'm now more convinced this breed would be great for me and my family!!!
To keep dog's stress to a minimum I use an old fork to ease out the loose hair - takes a few hours several times a week for a few weeks a year but thoroughly therapeutic - like popping bubble wrap!
He was raised to stand on the table from a puppy, most tables come with a stand with a lead to have them held there so they don't move. I used to work in a groomers so everyone's dog was put on one, they will stay there typically.
I learned the hard way not to bath a collie blowing their coat 😭 before ours got her full coat her first year, we used to bath her at home (the backyard's hose only has cold water so we had to mix hot water with a bucket). We would let her coat air dry, and that's what we did for her first shedding. And despite taking off a lot of her coat with brushing before.... I noticed her hair didn't look smooth and fluffy despite the hours that had passed, and when I went to feel her coat, found tangled hair all over her body! What a nightmare. It took a whole week to untangle everything because we didn't want to make her go through hours of hair pulling and brushing, so we did it little by little every day. We thought the groomer wouldn't be good because she gets anxious about grooming and shaving was not an option, and also not fair.
We are going to pick up our sixth rough collie next week and our last one HATED being groomed. He's been gone sixth months now and I am still finding fur tuffs.
If you’re complaining about having to brush your rough collie as opposed to having it be a loving bonding experience, you don’t deserve a rough collie.
You can train them, they are barkers if someone is in your yard or at your door. Excellent guard dogs!! Consistency is key for any training. Every dog is different, though. Always ask how the parents are, so you know what to expect.
You need to set boundaries. Be firm and my dog needed compulsive training for some things. But it depends what your dog needs. Correct him with your leash, and a firm No, don't move til he's stopped pulling, and praise for calmly walking at any time. Also, check out a trainer in your area. The most important thing for training is consistency, everyone needs to be doing the same thing at all times. Don't let your dog get away with anything a couple times and then reinforce it other times. Training is a lifestyle change you cant do it a couple days then stop, you have to form habits In yourself and the dog. Make sure you set up clear boundaries in your home and take those on the walk. Dont let your dog be in control. Hope this helped.
Collies have bad teeth and should get multiple teeth brushings a week at minimum or regular dentals. Or both!! 60 seconds of brushing. This is just my opinion. Give chewy toys too. But again, collies have bad teeth.
No I do not think I want.a Collie....I have two 3 year old tri color. Sorry for your confusion. I had Colies since age 5 so at age 80 I feel comfortable with Collies.
My wife and I are on our fourth rough collie. I guess you can say we're on the older side. LOL! A good brushing once or maybe twice a week, depending on the time of year is plenty good enough. My daughters" cat is a bigger hair problem than the collie. If you're thinking of getting a rough collie, don't let fear of shedding be the determining factor IMO.
Thank you for your words of wisdom and experience. I am planning to get another Collie soon and find your words a great comfort. In my experience my Persian cat was much more of a problem with regards to matted fur and tumbleweeds of hair in my house.
Whew!! I’m glad I saw your comment! I just got one,12 weeks old,she is so friendly.When I saw this video I panicked,happy I saw your remark!
Geez, my collie makes less of a mess, hair-wise than my friend’s lab. As long as you are willing to brush a couple times a week and maybe do a little clipping with some scissors, you will be fine.
There is no creature as great in personality as a standard rough Collie
Agreed! Unfortunately my boy (10 months) is afraid of kids and shy around strangers! Everyone wants to pet him but he just shys away :(
I have two Rough Collies, and also had 2 Labs that just passed away a couple months ago... Truth is: They shed, yes they do... but if you brush them 2/3 times a week and daily during shedding season, its not that bad. Both Labs also shed a lot, sometimes even worse than my Collie. They look beautiful when brushed, if you teach them from puppies they love to be brushed, and they are as sweet and calm dogs as you can find them. totally worth the work, they are lovely dogs.
I had both my Collie and my Lab pass about the same time you posted this. Beginning of December and then New Years Eve
@@crocketgsxr6 Sorry for your loss, its really hard to loose two dogs within one month, both my Labs passed away within a month, somehow I knew that once the first one passed away the second one would follow him really soon, and so she did. They were extremely attached to each other. I still have the sweet and gentle Collie to keep me company.
He is such a gorgeous dog! 💜
Have had my Rough Collie for almost 6 years now. Brushing their coat with a comb and brush 2-3 times a week is all hey need. They will still shed some hair but it's not bad at all if you make sure your brushing them good and frequently.
Jeeeez such a majestic dog
I see so many people say collies are some of the worst shedding dog...apparently they never had german shepherds or Huskies! They do need a little more grooming then most breeds though, especially if their in the country and roam a little. They easy get mud/debris and can become tangled. I agree with the smooth, however make sure where your getting them because they can have a little more drive. I love 3 collies, bunch of oversized lap dogs.
I brush mine every day and it's not even an issue. My collie is fiesty though, he just want to chase things, run bark repeat but he is such a good boy and calm in the house.
German Shedders.. who also blow off these chunks of fur. it's a furricane and it never stops..
Such a good boy!!
Thank you for this video I want a rough collie so bad,but I was worried about shedding. I'm now more convinced this breed would be great for me and my family!!!
To keep dog's stress to a minimum I use an old fork to ease out the loose hair - takes a few hours several times a week for a few weeks a year but thoroughly therapeutic - like popping bubble wrap!
Nice dog. Wow! What a beautiful voice. I could listen to you all day long.
Beautiful dog.
Can u please do a vid on how you trained him to just stay on the table
He was raised to stand on the table from a puppy, most tables come with a stand with a lead to have them held there so they don't move. I used to work in a groomers so everyone's dog was put on one, they will stay there typically.
@@Lucentanimals so true it’s the same with any dog train as a pup to touch their paws and nails and teeth 👍
I have a St. Bernard, and it's sheer hell when they blow their coat, but I love the breed. I'm also thinking about getting a Collie.
A great dog I miss my tricolor thay are a easy dog to live with thay love every one
😍😍😍😍 beautiful boy
I learned the hard way not to bath a collie blowing their coat 😭 before ours got her full coat her first year, we used to bath her at home (the backyard's hose only has cold water so we had to mix hot water with a bucket). We would let her coat air dry, and that's what we did for her first shedding. And despite taking off a lot of her coat with brushing before.... I noticed her hair didn't look smooth and fluffy despite the hours that had passed, and when I went to feel her coat, found tangled hair all over her body! What a nightmare. It took a whole week to untangle everything because we didn't want to make her go through hours of hair pulling and brushing, so we did it little by little every day. We thought the groomer wouldn't be good because she gets anxious about grooming and shaving was not an option, and also not fair.
We are going to pick up our sixth rough collie next week and our last one HATED being groomed. He's been gone sixth months now and I am still finding fur tuffs.
thats not a collie thats a lion.
John Rambo Lol 😂
If you’re complaining about having to brush your rough collie as opposed to having it be a loving bonding experience, you don’t deserve a rough collie.
Such a cute critter
Collies are the best dogs ever and the reason for that is because that's what kind of dog I have
He’s beautiful
Do you use any other grooming tools for him? I'm looking to probably have a collie this summer.
Sorry for the late reply! I use a pin brush, slicker brush and I trim the hair between his feet, and dremel his nails.
@@Lucentanimals thank you
We have Shelties. We call those "dog bunnies".
Love him!
Great information. Who sheds more? Collie shedding vs German Shepherd shedding?
German shepherds shed more from what I hear and have gathered:)
Have you noticed long-haired human beings also shed their hair! ❤
I’ve read they bark a lot. Can you train them to not do that in the house easily?
You can train them, they are barkers if someone is in your yard or at your door. Excellent guard dogs!! Consistency is key for any training. Every dog is different, though. Always ask how the parents are, so you know what to expect.
@@Lucentanimals thank you. Are you able to do all of the grooming yourself or do you have to take him to the groomer occasionally?
@@mr.shellcracker9161 I can do it all myself :) A force air dog drier is a must
Calm dogs? My 11 month bae is crazy af :( won't stop pulling
You need to set boundaries. Be firm and my dog needed compulsive training for some things. But it depends what your dog needs. Correct him with your leash, and a firm No, don't move til he's stopped pulling, and praise for calmly walking at any time. Also, check out a trainer in your area. The most important thing for training is consistency, everyone needs to be doing the same thing at all times. Don't let your dog get away with anything a couple times and then reinforce it other times. Training is a lifestyle change you cant do it a couple days then stop, you have to form habits In yourself and the dog. Make sure you set up clear boundaries in your home and take those on the walk. Dont let your dog be in control. Hope this helped.
How many minutes should we breach there teeth
Collies have bad teeth and should get multiple teeth brushings a week at minimum or regular dentals. Or both!! 60 seconds of brushing. This is just my opinion. Give chewy toys too. But again, collies have bad teeth.
No I do not think I want.a Collie....I have two 3 year old tri color. Sorry for your confusion. I had Colies since age 5 so at age 80 I feel comfortable with Collies.
I WISHD ID HAD SOME DAY COLLIE+37 DIFFRENT BREED OF DOGS
Brush, brush brush
VERY IRRESPONSABLE OWNER THROWING THE HAIR IN THE STREET... AND TERRIBLE BRUSHED.
why is it irresponsible?
I threw his hair in MY yard, and I raked it up afterwards... lol how is he being terribly brushed?
Birds will use it for nesting they did with ours
She did nothing wrong. I leave my Saint's fur in the yard. Birds use it to make warm and snuggly nests.