THE COLLIE: Rough & Smooth

The Collie. Rough or smooth, he’s got it all – poise, confidence, intelligence, and beauty. No other breed is more recognized than he. As he stands erect, ears cocked, and his deep chocolate eyes shining in anticipation, nothing screams magnificencemore than this gorgeous dog.
Everywhere he goes, this gorgeous canine is greeted with the awe-struck stares of everyone who passes by. For all who own a collie (or two.. or five..), you know firsthand of the pride that swells every time someone gazes in amazement at your pet.

So who is this fabulous dog?  Where did the he come from?  As a concerned collie dog owner, you have come to the right place for all rough and smooth collie information.  Explore through our pages and learn all about the wonderful collie dog.  To begin, head on over to Intro to Collies where you will find fast facts and general information about the collie breed.

Bit of Collie History

This famous breed, made popular by the most famous TV collieLassie in the early 1900′s, has not always been around. The magnificent show ring beauty that you notice on today’s collies did not begin to take form until the 1800′s.
Do you know why collies were first bred? Although their true history remains somewhat unknown, it is believed that they were first used over in Europe to help their master herd flocks of sheep on the grassy hills.  (Continue reading about Collie Origins…)


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