On Feb. 2, 2002, a smooth coated collie mix named Floppy Brown Ears passed away. He was the last remaining childhood pet of his 19 year old owner, Lisa. This was the first time Lisa had been without a dog since age three, and she wanted to get another one to help her through the [...]
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 [...]

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 [...]
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) [...]

For centuries the Rough Coated Collie was hardly known outside Scotland, but it is now one of the world’s most popular and most beloved breeds. The collie descended from generations of hard-working herding dogs, and is renown for its high intelligence. They are sometimes used as water rescue dogs and have served man as sheepdogs [...]

Photo by Tsuacctnt The Collie belongs in the Herding Group of the A.K.C. There are two varieties, the Smooth coat and the “Rough”. The Collie was always a favorite “farm dog” in the United States way before the advent of television and when “Lassie Come Home” became a film and later a TV series, its [...]

Collies are known as being clean dogs, without a doggy odor. However, when taken care of, no dog, collie or not, should have an odor. Dogs typically smell because their owners don’t pay attention to dog grooming. Just like humans, if a dog is allowed to go for days and days without “cleaning”, they will [...]
To understand the collie, you must understand where they come from and why they are classified as a “collie”. In this article, we will take a trip “up the ladder” to learn the specific scientific classification of the Collie Dog. Scientific Collie Classification Breakdown Review: Individual Collie > Your Pet Breed > Rough & Smooth Collie [...]
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