
Can collies really tell when a storm is coming?
Find more like this in: Facts & QuestionsUpdated: February 28th, 2007 |
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Dogs have a very keen sense and can detect changes in the atmosphere as well as sharp hearing that can detect the sounds of thunder and an approaching storm long before humans notice it. Its well documented by various collie owners about how their own collies (who some are scared of storms!) will detect an […]
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Are collies colorblind like other dogs?
Find more like this in: Facts & QuestionsUpdated: February 27th, 2007 |
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Actually, it is a myth that dogs are colorblind! In the past, it was assumed that since dogs weren’t able to distinguish between as many colors as humans, that they therefore only saw in black and white. However, recent scientific studies has shown that dogs do have a varied range of colored vision although it’s […]
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Um… what exactly is collie rescue?
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Collie Rescue is basically various no-kill animal shelters that are dedicated solely to the collie breed. Unfortunately there are collies, for one reason or another, who no longer have a home. Collie Rescue groups takes in those collies, tends to their housing / food / medical needs, and places them in a foster home of […]
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What are some of the most common things the every day collie owner would have to worry about?
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Besides the general dog stuff (such as food,
shelter, fresh water, companionship, and exercise), a collie owner would
need to know that collies are sometimes very “nippy” due to their herding
instincts, they love to “mouth” things and put their long lovely noses
everywhere! Some collies have also been reported to have a habit of
herding everything they see - […]
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Is a collie a good family pet?
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Most definitely! The collie is prized
as being one of the friendliest, most adaptable, and most caring dog breeds.
Their gentle nature, sweet spirit, and drive to please humans make them
wonderful family dogs.
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Where did the collie come from?
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It is believed that the collie originated from the hills of Scotland centuries ago.
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Are rough and smooth collies judged differently in the show ring?? Do they have a different standard?
Find more like this in: Facts & QuestionsUpdated: February 27th, 2007 |
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No. The rough and smooth collie are both judged using the same set of breed standards. Its just that one has long hair and the other has short!
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