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 Smooth Collie -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A Smooth Collie is a (A special variety of domesticated animals within a species) breed of (A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds) dog developed originally for (Click link for more info and facts about herding) herding.
Smooth Collies are used both as family pets and in (The act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person) obedience competition, (The gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble) agility, herding trials, and other (Click link for more info and facts about dog sports) dog sports.
The Smooth Collie is a long-lived breed for its size, usually living 14 to 18 years.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/S/Sm/Smooth_Collie.htm   (1009 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Collie
When the Collie is not in motion the legs and feet are judged by allowing the dog to come to a natural stop in a standing position so that both the forelegs and the hind legs are placed well apart, with the feet extending straight forward.
As the speed of the gait is increased the Collie single tracks, bringing the front legs inward in a straight line from the shoulder toward the center line of the body and the hind legs inward in a straight line from the hip toward the center line of the body.
The Smooth Variety of Collie is judged by the same Standard as the Rough Variety, except that the references to the quantity and distribution of the coat are not applicable to the Smooth Variety, which has a short, hard, dense, flat coat of good texture, with an abundance of undercoat.
www.akc.org /breeds/collie/index.cfm   (1686 words)

  
 Smooth Collie dogs breeders profiles information uk
Smooth Collies belong to the pastoral group, originally used for sheep-herding the majority are now family companions, they are also seen in the show-ring and increasing numbers are taking part in obedience and agility trials.
Opinions differ, the Smooth Collie is the same breed as the Rough Collie but whereas the Rough Collie has a long heavy coat to cope with the harsh weather in the Scottish Highlands, the Smooth Collie has developed a shorter coat more suited to the milder lowlands.
Smooth collies have a short double coat which can be easily groomed and this should be done weekly.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Smooth_Collie.htm   (876 words)

  
 Collies: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Collies are sociable and can become unhappy, noisy, and destructive if left for long periods of time without the companionship of people or other pets.
Collies are more reactive to loud noises than some other breeds and do not do well in an environment with frequent tension or loud voices.
Collies are extremely sensitive to stress and may behave neurotically if the people in their home are having family problems.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/collies.html   (1021 words)

  
 The smooth collie
But that doesn't mean the smooth collie doesn't shed its coat...Twice a year one must reckon on having a "flying wall to wall carpet" in the house.
he smooth collie is considered to be a tougher and friskier chap than the rough collie (especially the dog according to some sources).
Generally speaking the smooth collie is a better candidate as a working dog than the rough collie.
home.no.net /berjakob/e_kortharscollie.html   (662 words)

  
 (Rough and Smooth) Collie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Collie is so intelligent that he has been trained for many purposes, as a rescue dog, guide for the blind, movies star and as a guard dog.
The Smooth Collie is more popular as a companion dog in Great Britain than in the United States, though he is gaining popularity in the U.S. today.
The Smooth Collie is the same as the Rough Collie, but without the long coat.
www.users.interport.net /s/m/smdog/collie.htm   (858 words)

  
 The Smooth-Coated Collie
The Smooth-coated Collie is or should be an exact replica of his rough-coated brother in every detail and particular, but with a short, dense, double coat which looks smooth to the eye, but which is harsh and weather-resisting.
The Smoothcoated Collie is an English edition of his Scotch cousin, and is doubtless a manufactured variety to a great extent, as seen today on the show bench, although a form of smooth Collie or Sheep Dog has been indigenous to the agricultural districts of England from time immemorial almost.
He is more difficult to breed to type because of his smooth coat, which lays bare an anatomy which a rough coat covers, and without which defects of body cannot be hidden in the smooth variety.
www.oldandsold.com /articles04/dogs64.shtml   (297 words)

  
 Smooth Collies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Collies were still in a state of continued development during the 1900's.
Our Smooth Collie section of our website is geared more to the person wanting to know more about them prior to getting one.
A Collie is known to die because of not eating for the lack of an owner's attention or presence.
bypoo50.home.comcast.net /smooth_collies.html   (662 words)

  
 Canadian Collie Standard
The Rough Collie was originally used as a herding dog, while the Smooth Collie was the drover's dog.
An undersized or an oversized Collie is penalized according to the extent to which the dog appears to be undersized or oversized.
As the speed of the gait is increased, the Collie "single tracks", bringing the front legs inward in a straight line from the shoulder toward the centre line of the body.
www.collieclubofcanada.com /standard.html   (1860 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Collie
The original Collies were closer to the size and shape of border Collies, not the large, heavy-coated breed we know today, and were predominantly fl.
Collies raised with children are affectionate and gentle with all children.
The Collie is also subject to other eye diseases that are not part of "Collie eye syndrome." They may not show up until maturity, so buy your puppy from parents that have tested negative for all eye diseases after the age of two years.
www.canismajor.com /dog/collie.html   (1613 words)

  
 Smooth collie dog breed and breeder information profile - pets.ca
The Collie presents a picture of true balance, each part being in harmonious proportion to every other part and to the whole.
The Collie comes in two coat varieties, Smooth (less common) Coated and the Rough Coated with the only difference being the length of his coat.
All varieties of Collies come from Scotland where he was used in the Scottish Lowlands as a hard working sheepdog.
www.pets.ca /breedprofiles/a/collie-smooth/c15.htm   (290 words)

  
 Rough Collie dog, Smooth Collie picture, rescue plus Scotch Collie puppy for sale
The Collies are natives of Scotland and it is thought that all of the varieties share a common ancestry.
It was when Queen Victoria first travelled to Balmoral, that she saw a Collie dog, and was so impressed with its cleverness, she became an instant supporter of the breed.
No matter which variety, the Rough Collie or the lesser known Smooth Collie, a Collie puppy is an excellent choice for a family.
www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp7/collies/collies.htm   (635 words)

  
 Smooth Collie
A Collie has the brains of a man, and the ways of a woman.
Smooth Collies were used mostly to drive sheep to market.
The Smooth Collie is less common than the showier Rough Collie, but he is identical in every way except for coat length.
www.canadogs.com /BreedCollieSm.htm   (275 words)

  
 Smooth Collie Club of Great Britain
The main objective of the Smooth Collie Collie Club of Great Britain is to promote in every way, the general improvement of the Smooth Collie.
A fantastic entry of 95 Smooth Collies, a Champions Parade the like of which is rarely seen, a gallery of Smooth Collie paintings by 'our own' Jane Howells, and so many special prizes were enjoyed by the many members and friends who joined us at Asfordby.
During the next few days, we'll be giving you information on the class results, a tour round the gallery of Smooth Collie Portraits by Jane Howells and showing you more photos.
www.smoothcollieclub.com /welcome.htm   (497 words)

  
 Smooth Collie Webring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Smooth Collie Webring is available to all reputable smooth collie owners and breeders who breed to the standard and care about the health and welfare of the smooth collie.
Located in Colorado, we are a small hobby breeder that strives to breed rough and smooth collies that adhere to the standard, are healthy, and have sound temperaments.
Breeder of rough and smooth collies in Colorado.
o.webring.com /hub?ring=smcol   (1687 words)

  
 * Collie - (Animals): Definition
The smooth collie is identical, except that its coat is short...
About the size of a small collie, this intelligent, social animal is found across most of southern and central Canada, and in western Canada as far north as the Yukon...
About the size of a collie, it has a long tail and a wolflike head with short ears and strong jaws and teeth...
en.mimi.hu /animals/collie.html   (366 words)

  
 The Rough & Smooth Collie Training Association - Herding   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Most Collie owners (and indeed any pet dog owners) spend much time training their dog to ignore livestock at all times for the safety of both the livestock and the dog.
To then put the Collie in for a herding test would undo the training already undertaken to ensure the reliability of the dog with livestock and would cause confusion for the dog as to whether or not it is acceptable behaviour to chase sheep.
A Collie who has undertaken a herding test and therefore perceives sheep chasing as a now legitimate activity and is unpredictable in its behaviour towards livestock may well come to grief through inconsistencies in its training.
www.rscta.co.uk /Herding.htm   (271 words)

  
 New Smooth Collie Community Trying to Round Up New Members
Now, more than ever, Smooth Collie owners can get together and discuss health and training issues for their dogs, perspective buyers can inquire about breeders or Collie Rescue organizations, and dog owners in general can shop for food, supplies and accessories.
One of the main features is the Smooth Collie Forum, where anyone is welcome to chat, ask questions, find answers, and have a good time.
Because the Smooth Collie is not a very well known breed, there has been a shortage of clothing designs available.
www.prweb.com /releases/2005/5/prwebxml240069.php   (556 words)

  
 Smooth Collie - Canada's Guide to Dogs
The Smooth Collie was used mostly to drive the sheep to market.
Today, the Smooth Collie is less common than the Rough Collie, but he is identical in every way except for coat length.
Collie (Rough and Smooth) — Canine Inherited Disorders Database
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /colliesmooth.htm   (720 words)

  
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All the collies lacked socialization skills, and because of this Ty is shy and cautious with strangers and new situations.
He gets on well with the other collies in the fosterhome; there’s some rambunctious play with the younger collie and he’s respectful of the old one when she tells him she doesn’t want to be his playmate.
If you like the collie personality but are hesitant because of all the grooming, a smooth collie may just be the ticket for you.
www.collierescue.com   (1520 words)

  
 smooth collie training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Smooth Collie of the Year and Puppy of the Year contest.
Are you a Rough or Smooth Collie owner interested in working your Collie in Obedience, Agility etc?...
If any member is intending to seriously work their Collie with livestock it would be welcomed by the RSCTA as these...
www.dog-help.com /articles/74/smooth-collie-training.html   (266 words)

  
 OzPets - Breeds - Collie Smooth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Collie Smooth like the better known Collie Rough is a Sheepdog from Scotland, a Smooth is a Collie just the same as the Rough however it does not have the coat.
A Smooth Collie is often referred to as the easy care Collie.
All the comments that go with a Rough apply to the Smooth, however many people report that there Smooth is more outgoing and energetic than a Rough, they may also be more mischievous.
www.ozcats.com /dogs/review/colliesmooth.shtml   (237 words)

  
 Collie, Dog Breed Information Center®, Dog Breeders, Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, Collies
The Smooth variety has a one-inch coat and should be brushed every one to two weeks.
At this point Collies were mixed with the Borzoi, and *ALL* show dogs had to have the Borzoi influence for them to win in the show ring.
The working dogs separated, branched out and became the different breeds (with the Scotch Collie remaining) and the show type became what we see now, the large dogs with flatter faces.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /collie.htm   (1004 words)

  
 The Smooth Collie
The Smooth Collie obviously differs from its Rough Collie relative in that its length of coat is short and flat with a harsh texture on a dense undercoat.
It should have a disposition that is gay and friendly and show no sign of being nervous or aggressive.
The Smooth Collie stands with dignity and should be intelligent,
www.collienet.com /smoothcol.htm   (101 words)

  
 Collie, tri state collie rescue, collie names   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Colliefarm collie kennels are presenting their collie stud dog Amenity Son of Olliver.
The Collie and Sheltie Rescue is a volunteer-staff, non-profit organization thatrescues and places for adoption unwanted, abused, neglected, or abandoned...
Buddy the Bearded Collie helps children write and read, he is a literacy beardie,there are many activities that kids can do, lots of internet links also,...
www.forbestvacation.com /collie.html   (873 words)

  
 Astrellita smooth collies
Astrellita The Silversmith BOB Crufts and Top Smooth Collie in 1983 AND Smooth of the year [when he was 11 years old in 1989].
We are proud of our contribution to the world of smooth collies, we always breed with the Standard in mind and strive only to produce healthy collies who have that lovely elegance we all like to see, but added to this we still retain the working ability that is so important in our breed.
CC at the West of ENGLAND Collie at the age of 11 years, which shows we must be doing something right.
www.collienet.com /breeders/astrellita_smooth_collies.htm   (539 words)

  
 Collie Club Of America
Roz Durham's book, Grooming Your Collie from Kennel to Show Ring is available through the Club as is volumes three and four of American Collie Champions and Lorraine Still's Illustrations of the Collie, His Conformation and Character.
With the inclusion of 389 champions (188 rough champions and 201 smooth champions), there are now 12,150 Collie champions from 1884 through 2004 in the champion database.
This page is maintained by the Collie Club of America (CCA) in the continuing effort to educate the public about the Collie breed.
www.collieclubofamerica.org   (863 words)

  
 The Collie Ring
The Collie Ring is the place for fanciers of Rough and Smooth Collies to surf great homepages.
We breed Collies as high grade pets and are trying to re-establish the farm collie by very careful breeding for the best characteristics of intelligence, attitude and looks.
The Crowned Collies Red'g kennel was born because of a passion for smooth and rough collies.
i.webring.com /hub?ring=collie   (1937 words)

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