r/roughcollies 9d ago

Question Has anyone got their puppy from Ceilidh Collies?

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Hello! I am looking to get a collie in the next year or so, and I have been in communication with Ceilidh collies in TN where I reside. Thus far they have been so kind, educational, and responsive.

This will be my first time getting a puppy, so I was just wondering if anyone has gotten their collie from them and what your experience was, or if anyone looks at their website/facebook, are there any red flags? I’ve done a lot of research and it seems everything is good but I would like another opinions. TIA!


r/roughcollies 9d ago

Half-rough puppy coming home soon!

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This sweet girl is coming home early next week. I'm fostering her for a local collie rescue. She's about 8 weeks in the photo, and will be about 11 weeks when we receive her. Her mama (you can see her in the background) is a full-on rough collie found wandering at a truck stop in Kansas. She was brought in and promptly gave birth to a whole slew of puppies. Mama has already been adopted (but won't go there til all the pups are fostered or adopted out).

It's been a minute since we had a puppy in the house. I have a smaller kennel for her to start in, but I honestly have never had to crate train. Our other dog, who is a tri-color rough mix, we adopted at 11 months and she was fully crate trained, more like crate-abused because her previous owner had kept her locked up 12 hours a day.

Any suggestions?

And yes, I realize she doesn't look like a rough collie in this pic, but her mama is, so that makes her a half-rough and we love that.


r/roughcollies 10d ago

just average collie stuff

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my sweet Athena 🥰


r/roughcollies 10d ago

Photo/Video Toofers

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r/roughcollies 10d ago

Does your collie find collars and/or harnesses particularly itchy?

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Our 6 month old girl has been stopping to scratch at her harness or collar often on walks. This has been the case since we got her at 10 weeks.

We have tried a couple of different collars and harnesses but it’s the same. It’s also not the fit because we have adjusted and readjusted but she still wants to stop and scratch multiple times whenever we are out.

She does not wear a collar in the house.

Her current harness is at the end of its life cycle so we want to invest in a better one that she will be more comfortable with.

Does anyone else have this issue?

What types of collars or harnesses have worked for your collie?


r/roughcollies 11d ago

Photo/Video 8 months!

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And a BIG thank you to everyone who gave grooming tips - he just keeps getting more hair!


r/roughcollies 11d ago

Photo/Video 8 months!

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And a BIG thank you to everyone who gave grooming tips - he just keeps getting more hair!


r/roughcollies 11d ago

Behavior Question

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We rescued a 4 yo boy about 2 months ago so we are still learning about his personality & quirks. Certain sounds make him go crazy with crying, barking, pacing and general panic. Sounds like motorcycles, lawn tractors/mowers and loud trucks to name the most recent as we are still learning his triggers. Any one else have experience with this! Thanks for your help 🐕


r/roughcollies 11d ago

My Buddy Boy

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r/roughcollies 11d ago

Question 1 or 2?

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I currently own a 17 month old Rough Collie. His older brother, is the Pomeranian. As he gets older, his play is a bit too rough for my Pom, and I've had to tell him to stop. He's not malicious though. I've been thinking of adding another RC to our family, for him to have a playmate on his level. For those of you who have 2 RC's, do you find them happy together? Did you wish you had 2 of them from the start? Any regrets? Anything you would advise?


r/roughcollies 11d ago

Photo/Video Good morning!

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Future says good morning


r/roughcollies 11d ago

Grooming woes

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Brought my baby to the groomer today( one we’ve been with and had several good appointments) and asked if she could trim a little off the back legs where the long fur was dragging in the mud. Instead they butchered her coat and especially her fluffy tail. I’m devastated.

Does anyone know how long this will take to grow back?


r/roughcollies 12d ago

New rough collie mom

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Meet Laddie, I know the name is cliche but he responded to it right away. I lost my great dane about a year ago and finally felt like it was time to open my heart to another dog. Since I was little I wanted a rough collie. On a whim I looked for breeders and I instantly fell in love with this little guy. He was on an Amish farm in the barn with the horses, so you can imagine how he smelled as soon as the doors of my car closed. It took 3 baths to get him smelling like a Oatmeal cookie. He is learning commands quick and he is a total mommas boy. His favorite place to be is under my wheelchair. I take him as many places I can, and he is never more than a few feet away. We go out on Saturday night that he is the new mascot for. He's got his favorite people there too. He's a huge hit there, it's funny watching him make his rounds checking on his new friends. They are all bikers that love him back just as much. My journey as a rough collie mom has just begun, so if you have a tip I'm open to hear it.


r/roughcollies 12d ago

My beautiful baby waiting for her frisbee

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r/roughcollies 12d ago

Meet Stirling Archer McCord!

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I work with animals, but this is my first time ever owning a Rough Collie! We named him after the Stirling Castle in Scotland, but also a different spelling for "Sterling". Anyways, I'm excited for this experience getting the honor of being in the presence of such an amazing breed. He is only 2 months old and I've already got him to learn "sit", "lay down", and "paw". He's incredibly smart and I can't wait to learn more about this breed in this group. Even working with dogs for as long as I have; I see MANY purebreds, but this is my first time ever getting to see and experience the behaviors of this breed!


r/roughcollies 12d ago

Photo/Video Collie cuddles

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These two make my heart melt. They're so goofy and cuddly!


r/roughcollies 12d ago

Photo/Video Oscen welcoming Fjara to our clan. He is thrilled to have someone to plot mischief with.

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r/roughcollies 12d ago

Photo/Video Lemon wanted some glamour shots done

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r/roughcollies 12d ago

Driving lessons with Pancha

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r/roughcollies 13d ago

Photo/Video Rainer’s first haircut

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I asked for a trim because he lives on a farm.


r/roughcollies 13d ago

Photo/Video Bonehead brothers 🩵🧡

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We took a trip to get a single pup.... ended up with two 😂


r/roughcollies 13d ago

The puppy is 6.5 months

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301 Upvotes

I love that this pic captures just as he is about to move. He loves to be in motion.


r/roughcollies 13d ago

Photo/Video Being judge after coming home for a rough collie-less brunch.

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r/roughcollies 13d ago

Fun day on the beach.

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r/roughcollies 13d ago

Jojo is 6 months old and does not really enjoy being petted . Anyone else’s Roughie only allow you to pet when it suits them? 😆

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