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The Honey Jar

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The man and his wife of many years sat at the kitchen table, coffee mugs in hand, the morning paper spread open before them. “Any for sale?” she asked. Every morning, it was like this now. “I don’t know,” he said, adjusting his glasses as she reached for a jar, scraped it clean and spread [...]

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Understanding Collie History Series (Intro)

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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 [...]

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Intro to Collie Origins

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For centuries the Rough Coated Collie was hardly known outside Scotland, but it is now one of the world’s most popular and most beloved breeds. The collie descended from generations of hard-working herding dogs, and is renown for its high intelligence. They are sometimes used as water rescue dogs and have served man as sheepdogs [...]

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Collie’s that Herd: Sheep Dog Trials

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Photo by Tsuacctnt 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 [...]

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