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Our complete collection of Collie stories and articles.
Are Smooth Collies rare? While Smooth Collies may not be as common as some other breeds, their unique qualities make them...
What are Collies known for? Collies are a popular and highly adaptable dog breed that has won the hearts of many dog enthusiasts worldwide.
Are Rough Collies good running partners? Yes, their loyalty and eagerness to please their human companions make them particularly...
Can Rough Collies be left alone? Yes, most Rough Collies will be fine being left alone for short periods, but it’s important to take the...
Are Rough Collies Lazy? No. Debunking the myth that Rough Collies are lazy dogs is important to highlight a breed whose work...
Do Rough Collies like to cuddle? While many factors can influence a dog’s behavior, yes, most Rough Collies like to cuddle.
Are Rough Collies good with cats? Rough Collies are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and gentle temperament. So, yes Rough Collies...
Are Collies protective? Yes, Collies are naturally protective of their families (though not aggressive or overly territorial).
Do Rough Collies shed a lot? Yes, Rough Collies are moderate to heavy shedders, especially during seasonal changes.
Are Rough Collies aggressive by nature? The answer is no. Collies are not inherently aggressive dogs. They are usually gentle, affectionate...
You may be asking, “do Rough Collies bark a lot?” The answer is no, at least not compared to some other breeds. But because Rough Collies are so...
People considering adding a Collie to their family frequently ask, "Are Collies good with kids?" Most Collie owners answer with an enthusiastic "yes!"
Do Rough Collies make great pets? Yes, Rough Collies make great pets! For decades, Lassie the Collie was such a popular TV star that...
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Silverton Bobbie the Wonder Dog is the real-life Lassie Come-Home. As the events of his remarkable journey occurred more than 15 years before...
Most people would say four dogs - four large dogs - in one household are too many dogs. One dog? That's normal. Two dogs? Still within...
Dogs, just like people, can experience developmental delays. Those delays can be genetic in origin, or they can be due to something that...
Do Collies like to swim? Yes and no. It depends on the individual Collie and often on whether they had positive water experiences when young.
Davis did not have the money for legal fees. Seeking comfort, he finally brought himself to read Allen’s other letters.
When I began my search for a Collie, I did not know much about the breed at the time, but I had my heart set on a “Lassie” dog from my childhood memories.
The relation between Rough Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs may not be shocking, since many people already refer to Shelties as “miniature Collies.”
Here’s a little tidbit: I’m a terrible painter, and my dogs are even worse. (I blame my complete lack of an artistic gene and their absence of opposable thumbs).
When adopting an adult dog, there is no question of how large the dog will get, what color it will be, or what the dog’s appearance will be.
In this first podcast episode, I have a conversation with Jeff Hyman, who began his career as a musician with The Gaslight Singers folk band in the 1960s.
As names go, "Marie's Magical Dinner Dust" sounds a little like a drug Marie snorts as a meal replacement, but it's an honest description of what it is. Magical?
Would you laugh at me if I said that some of the finest souls I’ve known have been dogs? Pepsi was such a soul.
How smart are Rough Collies? Collies are independent thinkers, and they may have a very different idea than you do of what...
Both Rough Collies and Smooth Collies can be quite picky about what they’ll deign to eat. This may be because many of them...
What kind of dog does it take to help a human cope with asthma, panic attacks, anxiety, and depression? Stephanie, better known...
If you'd like to hear how a classic old Lassie novel started a family feud, read on. Lassie and the Secret of the Summer was the first...
A few weeks back I talked about the importance of continuing to get your puppies out for walks and yard exploration during...
Collies know when they’re being admired and when someone is not a threat. So it was whines, not deep, protective barks...
For those who may not yet be enlightened, a cavy is the tater-top-shaped creature commonly called the guinea pig.
Going stir crazy due to Covid-19? Are your bored dogs driving you insane? Here are some quick ideas to keep them occupied.
In her first year and a half of life, poor Pixie was bounced like a hot potato to three different families.
Money isn’t the root of all evil; boredom is. Boredom is defined as feeling weary as a result of repetitive, uninteresting activities or pursuits.
Finn was free, though not in the “free to good home” sense. As a puppy, he was deliberately donated to...
The Hoarder’s Place Locked in a windowless building, Luna was basically kept in solitary confinement and only occasionally given food.
Christmas is fast approaching… And if you’re anything like me, wanting to find the perfect presents without battling rabid crowds.
If you’re anything like me, you want to take advantage of the Black Friday shopping sales without risking possible injury.
“Is your dog part Collie?” Veleda, Tag’s owner, gets asked this question a lot. Tag, a harlequin sable merle Smooth Collie...
Hello, my friends with spoiled, rotten Collies! I doubt I’m the only one who has given their picky Collies countless toys...
Like Lassie Before Kolby met Amelia, she hardly knew what a Collie was. When her trainer specifically suggested a Rough Collie...
Many beautiful, whip-smart Border Collies are being given up through no fault of their own, but apparently they just weren’t what people...
When Sophie was a puppy, she was left tied to a stake on a busy interstate median by someone who had never deserved her.
On my daily walks with my dogs, I’ve noticed that many of my neighbors are avid gardeners with prize-worthy yards full of colorful blooms.
Collies are frequently portrayed as the ideal dog, a virtual canine paragon. In many ways, they are.
The lack of accessible information on the topic of safe parasite protection left me so frustrated that I decided to write my own article.
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...
