THE COLLIE: Rough & Smooth

The Collie.   Rough or smooth, he's got it all - poise, confidence, intelligence, and beauty. No other breed is more recognized than he. As he stands erect, ears cocked, and his deep chocolate eyes shining in anticipation, nothing screams magnificence more than this gorgeous dog.

Everywhere he goes, he is greeted with the awe-struck stares of everyone who passes by. For all who own a collie (or two.. or five..), you know firsthand of the pride that swells everytime someone gazes in amazement at your dog.

  Bit of Collie History

This famous breed, made popular by Lassie in the early 1900's, has not always been around. The magnificent show ring beauty that you notice on today's collies did not begin to take form until the 1800's.

Do you know why collies were first bred? Although their true history remains somewhat unknown, it is believed that they were first used over in Europe to help their master herd flocks of sheep on the grassy hills.

Find out more on the history of collies on the Collie Origins page in Basic Collie section.....