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The Honey Jar

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The man and his wife of many years sat at the kitchen table, coffee mugs in hand, the morning paper spread open before them. “Any for sale?” she asked. Every morning, it was like this now. “I don’t know,” he said, adjusting his glasses as she reached for a jar, scraped it clean and spread [...]

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First-Aid Kit Essentials for Collie Owners

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Collie owners should have the following items on hand for dog emergencies. Adhesive tape Gauze bandages and gauze pads Scissors Strips of clean cloth Safety pins Wooden ruler or tongue depressor for tourniquet Wooden paint-mixing sticks for splints Hydrocortisone cream Muzzle Rectal thermometer 3% hydrogen peroxide Saline eyewash Fresh bottled water Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Blankets and [...]

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Intro to Collie Grooming

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 Grooming a collie is one of the most important tasks you will undertake. You will find that with a couple hours of at home grooming work a week, your collie will maintain a beautiful, soft. luscious coat free of tangles and snarls. A professional groomer is really not needed if you dedicate yourself to the [...]

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A Collie’s Prayer

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What a Collie wishes of his master My Precious Master, Treat me kindly, for no heart in the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach [...]

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What to Look for in a Collie Breeder

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There are many sources for one to get a puppy, such as the kennel or the pet store. But if you want to get a healthy, sound, purebred collie puppy, especially if you have show aspirations, you must seek a reputable breeder to get the best results. Responsible Collie Breeders do not breed their collies [...]

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How to Introduce Two Dogs

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Author: Ty Brown Human beings are bound by certain social rules and etiquettes. Dogs are too, however, their rules are entirely different from our rules. For example, it is rare that one person meets another person and within seconds begins a violent fight. This behavior, however, is very common with our canine friends. Introducing two [...]

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Dog Vaccinations Defined

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by: Debbie Ray Knowing what to vaccinate for and how often to give your dog vaccines are two very important questions that every dog owner must deal with. It is very important to vaccinate your dog. This is also a very important part of any dog health care program. Regular vaccinations can prevent your dog [...]

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How To Get Your Dog To Listen To You

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by: Zane Madisson So what is the problem you are having with pooch? Is your dog not behaving like the angel you thought it would? There could be any number of reasons as to why the animal is not properly behaving, but one of the most important reasons is the reason of listening. Do you [...]

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