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Collie Dog – The Companion

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Author: John Pawlett The Collie dog makes an excellent sporting dog, and can be taught to do the work of the Pointer and the Setter, as well as that of the Water Spaniel and the Retriever. He can be trained to perform the duties of other breeds. He is clever at hunting, having an excellent [...]

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The Collie Coat

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Rough and Smooth Collies are called that because of their visible outer coat. Both have the same inner downy undercoat. Although America considers this to be two varieties (rough and smooth) of the same breed (collie), other countries – especially in Europe – classify these as two separate breeds. The rough collie’s downy undercoat is [...]

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The Rough Vs. Smooth Coat Collie

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The Collie breed that this site is dedicated to comes in two different varieties – the beautiful, flowing Rough Collie and the sleek, shiny Smooth Collie. Although some owners have claimed a slight difference in their temperaments, they are considered by AKC and those in the United States to be the same dog breed. The [...]

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Things to Know About the Collie Dog

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By: John Ugoshowa   The Collie dog makes an excellent sporting dog, and can be taught to do the work of the Pointer and the Setter, as well as that of the Water Spaniel and the Retriever. He can be trained to perform the duties of other breeds. He is clever at hunting, having an excellent [...]

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Training Your Collie – Pros and Cons of Control Tools

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 * Collie Dog Owners Note:  Collies are one of the more sensitive breeds, having been bred to be obedient to human voice tone and mannerisms.  Please use extreme caution when using a control tool on a collie as it can cause nervousness, along with personality and temperamental changes.  This article is simple for use in disecting [...]

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