http://www.colliedogowners.com Bringing you the best source of rough collie & smooth collie information online for 6 years! Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:16:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By John Williams Is trying to control your dogs barking getting a bit of a pain when all you want to do is get a decent sleep, leave your dog for 5 minutes, or have some respected guests round without having to get the earplugs out? Training your dog to stop barking ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/control-dog-barking/ By John WIlliams Dog bathing is a must when living with a dog.  Dogs naturally get smelly and are not like cats in being able to wash themselves well and be hygienic, this is why collie owners have to look after their collie's hygiene for them once in a while. Dog bathing ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/collie-bathing/ The life expectancy of any dog is commonly expressed in terms of dog years by us and it depends entirely on the dog's breed, size as well as the dog's surroundings. Various other factors affect the life expectancy of a dog. A dog's life span changes according to the diet ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/dog-years-human-years/ By Mitch Endick The Collie is a wonderful family dog. They come in two varieties, smooth coated and rough coated. They are generally good with kids and other animals and love their adopted family. The most famous Collie is Lassie. They may not be suitable for an apartment as they need ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/collie-puppy-dog-information/ By John WIlliams 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 ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/essential-collie-information/ By John WIlliams 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 ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/collie-breed-traits-and-health/ By John Williams 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 ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/collie-puppy-information/ We are currently transitioning to a new website!  Stay tuned for a completely new look to Collie Dog Owners!  The new look should be completed by Monday, June 23.  Thanks ~Lisa http://www.colliedogowners.com/site-maintenance/ Covering:  Illinois Address: PO Box 4169 Lisle IL 60532 Phone Number: 630-415-1206 Contact Person: Vicki Wilder Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation established in 1995. We provide shelter and care to purebred Collies which have been abandoned or turned in to shelters. The Collies are placed in temporary foster homes ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/collie-rescue-of-greater-il-inc/ Contact Information * Serving Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland *  Collie Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box 221982 Chantilly, VA 20153 Phone: (703) 963-7329 Email: lindaz @ savecollies.org www.SaveCollies.org History Our love of collies has brought us together to focus on the breed we love the most! The rescue is comprised of many volunteers with diverse backgrounds such as collie enthusiasts, veterinarians, ... http://www.colliedogowners.com/collie-rescue-inc/