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Collie Puppy & Dog Information

Collie Puppy & Dog Information

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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 room to exercise. A properly fenced [...]

Collie Puppy Information

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 an excellent [...]

A Collie is for Life, not Just for Christmas

A Collie is for Life, not Just for Christmas

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As the holiday season approaches, sales of collie puppies will undoubtedly rise.  Please remember that a dog’s life is NOT a Christmas toy to be unwrapped and tossed to the side, forgotten, 3 weeks later.  They are a “forever” choice, requiring food, shelter, water and - most importantly - love.  Have a safe and [...]

Kennel Time - The AKC vs. the UKC

Written by CDO Member, Gene of Dune Collies
So you have a show dog
and now it’s time to show. Which Kennel Club are you registered with? The American Kennel Club is the registry that most of us know. You see them advertised on Animal Planet, you probably got your new puppy from a Breeder who has [...]