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The Collie is a lively, responsive, medium-sized
dog. A wonderful combination of speed, grace, and intelligence,
this dog is a well-balanced specimen.
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History...
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 While
some breeders believe that the Collie was brought to the British
Isles by Roman conquerors in the middle of the first century,
A.D., the Collie's evolution in the highlands of Scotland and
Northern Europe is universally acknowledged as historical fact.
These dogs were used for both hunting and herding duties. Rough
Collies came to London after 1860 from Scotland to farmer's
markets in Birmingham following the development of the railroad.
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) fell in love with the breed on visits
to her Scottish retreat, serving as catalyst for the Collie's rise
from working dog to canine aristocracy.
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Traits...
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Lots of exercise for this breed as Collies require
up to four walks a day. Bred as a herd dog, the Collie is still
quite capable of running 40 miles a day, so take your pet with you
on your next marathon run! (Or even your next 2 km jog.)
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Good aspects...
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 The
Collie is a very family oriented dog, and they love children. They
are quick learners, and love the outdoors. Collies are great
athletes, and are great companions for the active, athletic owner.
In addition, they are excellent obedience dogs and respond well to
proper training. They also make excellent watchdogs.
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Health...
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Collies can be infected with several, severe health
problems. These include dermatomyositis (an auto-immune skin
disorder), collie eye anomaly, progressive retinal atrophy,
nodular granulomatous episclerokeratitis (immune mediated disorder
affecting the eye), and hip dysplasia.
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Be aware...
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Collies can become bored if not given enough
attention, usually barking or digging up things if not checked. If
corrected too many times, however, these dogs become stubborn and
will not respond well to authority. Avoid Collies from pet stores
and back yard breeders, as these dogs are notorious for eye and
other problems.
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Summary...
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This dog is a born herder and runner, so put on
those running shoes!
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source: petcare information centre-
petcare.umn.edu
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