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Our Very Own “Lassie”

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I have a smooth collie named Lassie, we got her in Kentucky and paid $200 for her since her mom had 12 puppies & they wanted to find a good home for them. She is registered & her grandmother was pure white. Her parents & grandparents was show dogs. But I just wanted her for [...]

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10 Collie Commandments

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Collies are Part of the Family and have the following rights: We have the right to be full members of your family. We thrive on social interaction, praise, and love. We have the right to stimulation. We need new games, new toys, new experiences, and new smells to be happy. We have the right to [...]

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Breeding Your Collie: Does it Make Any Cents?

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by: Emma Snow For anyone who may balk at the price of good pups nowadays, or who may think to himself, “At those prices I should become a breeder!” let me assure you that breeding does not make millionaires. There are a lot of bad reasons people breed their dogs, but there are only Bred [...]

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Keeping Your Collie’s Coat Clean and Healthy

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by: Brock Lorber Your collie wears a coat of insulation, helping him stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. His coat holds essential oils close to his skin, and protects it from scrapes and scratches. The hollow hairs help him stay afloat so he can concentrate on swimming rather than treading. Without [...]

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What Are The Characteristics Of Collies?

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by: George Adams Collies were initially bred to herd sheep. The AKC classifies the Collie among the Herding Group. This breed is graceful and has plenty of endurance. They weigh between 55 to 80 pounds and stand from 22 to 26 inches tall. Whether brown or blue in color, their almond shaped eyes appear to [...]

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Intro to Collie Health

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The Collie’s health is about in the middle of the various breeds with several fairly common inheritable diseases. Skin and eye problems, seizures, allergies, Dermatomyositis (DM),  Collie Nose, hypothyroidism, heart disease, bloat, and poor temperament (most often excessive shyness) are some common troubles. A Collie from a good breeder or rescuer should have been checked for [...]

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Collie Puppy & Dog Information

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 Photo by Tsuacctnt The Collie is a wonderful family dog. They come in two varieties, smooth coated and rough coated. They are generally good with kids and other animals and love their adopted family. The most famous Collie is Lassie.  They may not be suitable for an apartment as they need room to exercise. A [...]

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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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