The Rough Collie (also known as the Long-Haired Collie) is a long-coated dog breed of medium to large size that, in its original form, was a type of collie used and bred for herding sheep in Scotland. Originating in the 1800s, The Collie Club of America is one of the oldest breed-specific clubs in existence in the United States (founded in 1886). Originating in the 1800s, The Collie Club of America is one of the oldest breed-specific clubs in existence in the United States (founded in 1886). The Collie Club in England dates from 1881. Generally, the most accepted origin of the word is 'Coll' - the Anglo-Saxon word for 'black'. The name has been spelled many different ways: Coll, Colley, Coally and Coaly. Generally, the most accepted origin of the word is 'Coll' - the Anglo-Saxon word for 'black'. By the turn of the century, the American Rough Collie was in a state of continued development. The breed continued to thrive in England.