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S.E. Shirley

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Founder of England’s Kennel Club (1873) and breeder of collie forerunners Trefoil, Tartan and Tricolour. The Collie: An Owner’s Guide To A Happy Healthy PetKnown to virtually every American as Lassie, the Collie is a family favorite. With tips on grooming both rough- and smooth-coated Collies (yes, there are lots of brush-cut Collies!), complete information [...]

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How come my dog never opens the door, save’s my child’s life, or adopts little homeless kittens? Aren’t all collies suppose to be as smart as Lassie??

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The dog you saw on Lassie was not born that way! Collies, by nature, are more adapt at learning human commands and obeying them fully. However, it takes practice! Many many hours went into training each of the Lassie dogs to do those tricks. You must also train your collies! No dog should go without [...]

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Collie Rescue – How the Collie Dog Owners Started

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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 [...]

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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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One Breed.. Two Varieties..

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Logan 205

Logan 205 by Tundra Ice In America, the rough coated and smooth coated collie are considered to be the same breed of dog, and are just shown as two separate varieties of that same breed in the show ring. In Great Britain, however, the two coats are considered two separate breeds! Owners and breeders in [...]

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6 Steps to the Showring

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By Gene, Collie Forum Member You’ve watched the shows on TV and been to the local Kennel Club shows. It’s interesting, looks like fun, and you get to meet some really nice people. How hard could all of this be? Well….. Ring-A-Ding Girl

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