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What is a rough coated dog?

Rough Coated Dogs

Rough coats can be either medium length or long, but they are always coarse to the touch. A Rough Collie's outer coat appears soft and fluffy (think Lassie), but actually feels harsh. This outer coat is weather-resistant, keeping wind and rain at bay.

What is the difference between a rough coat and a broken coat?

Rough coats can be up to a couple of inches long, although they should still lie flat against the skin. They have lots of extra hair around the whiskers -- forming a small beard, eyebrows, ears and legs. Broken coats are somewhere between smooth and rough, with slightly longer hair and a small amount of whiskers.