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How to Help Your Collie Lose Weight

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by: Emma Snow Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs experience severe joint problems. This effects there daily [...]

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Collie Breed Traits and Health

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Photo by Tsuacctnt Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for his intelligence and deep affection for the family. Appearance – The Collie descended from dogs used for herding and this trait is still strong in them. The Collie is a wonderful dog for [...]

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To Tip or Not to Tip (Collie Ears)

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Photo by Tsuacctnt As long as there are Collies, there will always be ear tipping problems. The collie ear.  It is an enigma in itself!  Some owners go through their collie’s whole life without realizing how important ear structure was in the development of collies.   For most collies, if left to its own, their ears [...]

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Fun Facts about Collies

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There is no such thing as a Miniature Collie. The small dog that resembles a Collie is a Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie), a completely different breed. Purebred adult Collies stand 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 45 to 90 pounds. However, the first Collies were small, between 25 and 40 pounds, and [...]

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