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The Collie comes in two coat varieties — rough and smooth — with the rough coat being the more commonly recognized, abundant, mane-and-frill look. Both varieties share the same devoted, family-oriented temperament and the same double-coat rule: per the Collie Club of America, neither should ever be shaved, since the double coat regulates body temperature year-round.
There are two types of Collie coat. The rough coat is abundant everywhere except the head and legs, with a well-fitting outer coat that's straight and harsh to the touch. The undercoat is soft, furry, and so dense that it's difficult to see the skin when the hair is parted. Coat is especially abundant on the mane and frill. The forelegs are smooth and well feathered to the back of the pasterns; hind legs are smooth below the hock joints. Hair on the tail is very profuse and long and bushy over the hips.
The smooth variety carries a short, hard, dense, flat coat of good texture, with an abundance of undercoat despite the shorter outer hair — a lower-maintenance profile, though both are true double coats.
The Collie is a devoted family dog with a real affinity for children, loyal, affectionate, and self-appointed as the guardian of everything it can see and hear. That watchful, people-oriented, sensitive nature generally makes for a willing grooming partner, especially when sessions start early and stay gentle.
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Holding up the ruff for showing | Apply Sculpting Gel to the base of the hair around the neck while line brushing, spray with diluted Super Coat, and work it in. Follow with Silhouette along the topline to add volume and define the silhouette. |
| Coat lacking substance | Comb Sculpting Gel through leg hair; apply Silhouette along the back and mane. |
| Mats in tummy, armpits, pants, or behind the ears | Apply full-strength Moisture Plus to the mat, wait 15 minutes, then work gently apart with fingers or a comb. |
| Dry, damaged coat | Wet with warm water, apply Moisture Plus liberally, wrap in a warm towel 15–20 minutes, then shampoo with Moisturizing Shampoo. |
| Dingy white coat | Lather with Cleansing Shampoo first, wait 5 minutes, rinse, then follow with Texturizing Shampoo. |
| Increase undercoat fullness | Line brush daily with Maxi Care as soon as the dog finishes a seasonal shed. |
| Showing on a hot, dry day | Use Maxi Care alone as the only coat dressing. |
| Extra volume for the ring | Super Coat diluted 50/50 while line brushing; apply Silhouette along the topline and mane for added presence. |
| Spot whitening / urine stains | Use Cleansing Shampoo full strength, wait 5 minutes, rinse. |
| Shedding around the house | Spray with Maxi Care and brush to the skin. |
The Collie Club of America recommends weekly brushing for both varieties, with particular attention on the rough coat to the tummy, armpits, pants, and behind the ears — the spots most prone to matting. Mist the coat lightly before brushing to avoid breaking hair, then line brush in sections from the skin outward using a pin or slicker brush. The fine hair behind the ears mats easily: gently pull the ear forward and brush the opposite way.
When bathing, saturate the dense undercoat fully and rinse for a full 15–20 minutes beyond when it seems clean — residue causes hot spots. Dry thoroughly while continuing to brush.
For show dogs, apply Silhouette Topline & Thickening Crème along the back and over the mane on a clean, dry coat to add volume and define the iconic Collie silhouette. Work through with fingertips after Sculpting Gel and Super Coat work is complete.
Smooth-coated Collies need a simpler routine — weekly brushing with a rubber curry or grooming mitt. Never shave a Collie — shaving removes natural insulation and correct markings grow back muted.
Both varieties are seasonal shedders, blowing coat in spring and fall. Rough coats produce noticeably more volume. Spayed/neutered Collies and males tend to shed once a year in mid-to-late summer; intact females often shed after each heat cycle. Daily brushing during active shedding prevents matting underneath.
| Stage | Coat | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | Soft; mane and frill (rough) not yet developed; first bath ideally around 7 weeks | Gentle, frequent brushing and a calm first bath to build lifelong tolerance |
| Adult | Full mane and frill (rough) or short, dense flat coat (smooth) | Weekly line brushing (rough) or weekly brushing (smooth); seasonal shed management |
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Brushing (rough or smooth) | Weekly (daily during shedding) |
| Bath | Every 3 months for indoor dogs, or as needed |
| Nails | Monthly |
| Ear check | Weekly |
The Rough Collie's mane and frill are iconic. Cindra's Texturizing Shampoo, Reconstructor, and Silhouette work together to support coat health and define the breed's flowing silhouette in the ring. Made in the USA since 1982.
Used the texturizing shampoo on my Border Collie puppy and I loved it! Rinses nicely, smells okay, coat feels really nice after drying. Other shampoos over-soften which isn't correct for the breed. The texturizing shampoo is just right!
really nice product for my gsd!
love this sprayer and it's pretty to look at!
Washed a dirty puppy and the cleansing shampoo got him *literally* squeaky clean. First time using a cleansing shampoo and I was impressed. I'm not a fan of the scent, but I cant argue with the results.
