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COLLIES
The Collie is a medium size, fairly active, extremely friendly companion
dog. Originally a herding breed the collie needs a moderate amount of
exercise. Collies are highly intelligent and eager to please. They are
easy to train and do well in obedience.
The collie also comes in 2 coat lengths, long or short. Rough is the long
coat that most people are familiar with. Smooth is the short haired version
of the collie.Both coat types are correct and both have a heavy undercoat
that sheds out in the spring. The collie also sheds some all year long
and needs regular brushing.
The collie comes in different colours and all of these are acceptable,
colour is only a personal preference:Sable- light gold to dark mahogany
with white markings;Tricolour- black with tan and white markings; Blue
Merle- silver to grey with dark mottling and tan and white markings; White
- basic body colour is white. The head and possibly some body markings
can be any of the 3 other colours.
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