I like a dog at my feet when I read, Whatever his size or whatever his breed. A dog now and then that will nuzzle my hand As though I were…
This video by BBC’s Super Smart Animals explains how Dr. John W. Pilley, a retired psychology professor, was able to teach his Border Collie Chaser, over 1000 words. It just goes to show how…
Overcoming Obstacles When Kyndyl started looking into getting a service dog to help with his PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), he found that it was going to be very difficult since…
Rough Collies’ long fur requires significantly more attention than the shorter coat of their Smooth counterparts. Here is a list and assessment of some basic rough collie grooming tools to help…
The ancestors’ of our present-day Collies were famous for their ability to locate lost sheep on the Highland moors of Scotland. In many of our modern Collies, this search-and-rescue instinct is…
When Constantinos first laid eyes on Jason, little did he know the small bundle of puppy-fluff would one day risk its life to keep him safe. The tiny pup destined to secure…
Meeting the Dropout When we went to the dog park, I noticed a happy dog approaching the gate to greet us. I excitedly asked Emerson, “Is that a Smooth Collie? It…
Celebrity Association My dog gets cat-called more than I do. I can’t take him anywhere without cries of “Lassie!” inundating my ears. Gus, my vain and glorious Collie, thrives on the…
