The collie is considered a “pure bred” dog, designed for a specific purpose. In order to earn titles, show, stud, etc, a purebred collie must have proof of registration with a dedicated kennel club who serves to monitor breed standards to ensure breeds stay true to their original look and purpose. If you are in [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]
The Collie Coat – How to Keep it Healthy!
When you see a collie on the street, the first thing you usually notice is how healthy and gorgeous he looks. Before you can even tell what the demeanor of the collie is like, it’s their magnificent coat that gets your attention first and foremost. And while it might seem like a superficial detail, the [...]

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 [...]
In America, the collie is considered one breed and interbreeding between the two coat varieties is allowed (and will still produce a purebred collie). Understandably though, people still wonder how smooth and roughs are both born to in the same litter. The best thing to remember is that Border Collie Plush Dog 2 feet tall [...]
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