WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROUGH AND SMOOTH COLLIES?
Coat is the first and most obvious difference. A Smooth Collie has a short, harsh outer coat and a softer undercoat, while a Rough has a long, harsh outer coat and a soft, furry undercoat. The next big difference is temperament; the Smooth Collie is, on the whole, a more outgoing dog with an “I love the world!” attitude. The rough is usually more reserved, calmer and level headed, while the smooth is always smiling, laughing and loving. When you bring them into the house the Rough will wag his tail, visit with everyone and then lie down at someone’s feet, while a smooth will wag his body, jump in everyone’s lap and then play with someone’s feet. Smooths are faster and often more agile, while the rough is more of a “thinking” persons dog. The Smooth does, the Rough thinks.
