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My Sheltie, My Heart

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*This story is not about the collie breed, but a very close cousin – a beloved sheltie!* I had a male sheltie ( sable and white ).  I had named him Prince Albert ( The Albert was after my husband’s middle name).  He was my heart, I actually loved him like my child.  YHe was [...]

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Um… what exactly is collie rescue?

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Collie Rescue is the term for no-kill animal shelters that are dedicated solely to saving and rehoming 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 [...]

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Trefoil, Tartan and Tricolour

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Three male collies (all tricolored) from the late 1800s that became the foundation of the collie breed as we know them today. They were bred by S.E. Shirley. Trefoil, who can be traced back in the lines of many purebred collies today, sired Charlemagne who first appeared in the show ring in 1877 and went [...]

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Collie Breed Profile

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Photo by Tsuacctnt Collies come in two different varieties, ‘smooth’ and ‘rough.’ Rough collies require much more grooming, but smoothes do need to be groomed regularly to keep their coats healthy. Collies have a double coat of hair, meaning there is a thick undercoat and an outer coat of thinner and flatter hair. A smooth [...]

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Items All Collies Need

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Before purchasing your collie, certain equipment is needed, especially if you are a first time dog owner. Basic Necessities Food – a premium, dry dog kibble is a good start (read the lable!), and yes, healthy human food is a perfectly fine companion in their diet (notice, this does exclude junk food and fried foods) [...]

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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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Collie Puppy Information

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Wooliedales Collies Japan by Wooliedales on Flickr

The television series “Lassie” made Lassie the beloved symbol for Collies in America. Your new Collie puppy won’t measure up to the wonder dog, but you’ll most likely find him a wonderful family dog. The Family Protector The Collie was originally bred to herd sheep, and still has a strong protective instinct, which makes them [...]

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Understanding Collies: Classification (Genus through Kingdom)

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In our previous article, we took the collie “up the ladder” through classifications of individual collie, breed, group, subspecies and species.  Today we will look at the higher classifications of the collie’s genus, family, class, phyum, and – the highest of all – kingdom. Scientific Collie Classification Breakdown Review: Individual Collie >  Your Pet Breed > [...]

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