Does anyone have experience of Smooth Haired Collies? Discussions

Whilst looking into Roughs' I've been looking more deeply into Smooth Haired Collies. They are a stunning breed - and as I love the character of the Rough' I'm feeling very drawn to them as a breed. I understand they're classed as 'vulnerable' as a breed which is a shame. :-(

Just wondered if anyone on here has any experience of them - or any pictures? x

I don't have any experience of them, but I agree they're stunning dogs! I'd love to see pictures

lovely dogs , i particular like the tri smooths, from experience they are much stronger willed than a rough lol. yes your are correct they are classed as vulnerable, but i still prefer a coat

http://www.smoothcollieclub.com/welcome.htm

some lovely pics on here

I have a friend with smooths and have shown them, really really like them!

I have no clue why they arent more popular!

Thanks all. xx

It's the tri's I think I'm most drawn to I think although I have to admit they are all pretty gorgeous.

I admit, I do like the Smoothies..I do quite fancy one sometime in the future.

Many years ago I had a friend who used to work her Smooths in obedience(sadly my friend died way too young)they were show bred, but good workers.

Unfortunately like Shelties & Roughs there are few Smooths that are clear of CEA(CH) or even just carriers, all those years ago my friend thought there were probably no genetically clear Smooths in the UK. Hers all came from the Peterblue kennels to whom I think she was related

Of course the breed is Smooth Collies not smooth haired LOLOL

I used to show them many years ago.
This is my Sable and White smooth collie Esemaich Softlee Smoothlee at Lemino aged 6 months that day and took Best Puppy in Show. By 8 months she had qualified for crufts.



This is My Tri colour boy Ch. Astrelita Pot Black at Lemino

Thanks and LOL trust me to get the breed name wrong!

Beautiful pics madmare! x

They really are stunners. Such a dignified, gentle bearing. xx

I think (from my looking around) they do seem more worky than Roughies. I do wonder if there are any who still work?

I do like them...but don't click with the temperaments at all from the ones I've met.
I was told they are still used small scale, often with cattle as opposed to sheep though. Don't know the bones to that information though.

hmmm...may have to research that when I get home from work (Tantrum at working Sundays!)

My inlaws have one she is 8 months and nuts! lovely dog though with a lot of character, could just do with a bit extra training.

there's several that still do agility, although i'm not sure if any are worked now.

I worked with someone who was involved in the smooth world, but didn't learn a jot as we didn't talk dogs.

I don't find them appealing, but they ARE classed as vulnerable. In the US they are much more popular.

My ringcraft teacher judged them at Crufts this year,He's mentoring me so has spoken alot about smoothes,We also have one at Ringcraft called Vinnie,He's still only a pup i think around 8 mths old but has done extremely well in the ring so far,He is so lovely too,such a sweet temprement,I could take him home with me He's very vocal at times,makes me chuckle

Oooh exciting!

Yeah Whisper's very vocal! The pound (who gave her the name Whisper because they thought she was quiet) evidently hadn't seen or heard the real and very noisy side of her! Luckily when she is barking when we're out and about people just laugh at her 'cos she's so fluffy!

smooths are worked abroad in some countries i.e. sheep geese.

LOL...I dont think I have met a quiet Rough!