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Essential Collie Information
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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 popularity [...]
Collie Breed Traits and Health
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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 household [...]
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 [...]
Collie’s that Herd: Sheep Dog Trials
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The Rough & Smooth Collie are considered sheep dogs and belong to the Herding Group in the USA. Sheep dogs are those who have been bred specifically to gather, corral, move, and herd livestock without the use of attack-agression.
What is a Sheepdog Trial
A Sheepdog trial (or simply dog trial) is a competitive dog [...]
Understanding Collies: Classification (Individual through Species)
To understand the collie, you must understand where they come from and why they are classified as a “collie”. In this article, we will take a trip “up the ladder” to learn the specific scientific classification of the Collie Dog.
Scientific Collie Classification Breakdown Review:
Individual Collie > Your Pet
Breed > Rough & Smooth Collie
Group > Herding Group [...]
Understanding Collie History Series (Intro)
Introduction to the Series.
By Lisa, Collie Dog Owners Founder.
When looking for collie information here at [tag]CollieDogOwners.com[/tag], some people tend to overlook the fact that collies are not only part of a breed, but they have a rich history that makes them a part of many different facets of [tag]canine[/tag] life. On an individual level, collies [...]
