Roman herding dogs wereused to create a herding breed. The Rough Collie breed was recorded around 1800, and recognized officially as a breed in 1845. Collies are known as on the more gentle side of herding dog breeds. They can be loud if they are kept in yards all day with no work or play to be had. The ideal collie is ready to work when called for, and ready to be calm indoors when not being worked. The typical Rough or Smooth Collie is easy to train. 50 to 75 lb #collie #rough #purebred #breed