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Collie
The majestic Collie, thanks to a hundred years as a pop-culture star, is among the world’s most recognizable and beloved dog breeds. The full-coated “rough” Collie is the more familiar variety, but there is also a sleek “smooth” Collie.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/collie/
| October 18, 2024
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Border Collie
A remarkably bright workaholic, the Border Collie is an amazing dog—maybe a bit too amazing for owners without the time, energy, or means to keep it occupied. These energetic dogs will settle down for cuddle time when the workday is done.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/border-collie/
| October 18, 2024
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Bearded Collie
A boisterous and charismatic droving dog from Scotland, the shaggy-coated Bearded Collie (“Beardie” to his friends) enjoys outdoor exercise in all weather. Bred to be independent decision-makers, they can be willful but are always friendly.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bearded-collie/
| October 18, 2024
Expert Advice
Conditioning the Collie
Dog people have their own language, but we often take the meaning of the words for granted. Most of these words were originally the vernacular of stockmen. Everyone understood what “conditioning” meant, since farmers conditioned horses, dogs, and barnyard animals for pragmatic reasons. Today, however, most dog-sport competitors come with little or no [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/conditioning-the-collie/
| October 18, 2024
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Collie Facts You May Not Know
While Lassie made the Collie breed famous, Collies have been treasured for over a century for their legendary herding and guarding talents. Working in the Scottish Highlands and Northern England, this herding breed is fast, strong, and smart. Queen Victoria made the breed fashionable, and the unique traits of the Collie have made him a [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-collie/
| October 18, 2024
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Border Collie Facts You May Not Know
The Border Collie will surely impress you with their intelligence and eagerness to please. Here are some fun facts about this hardworking breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-border-collie/
| October 18, 2024
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Collie vs. Shetland Sheepdog: How to Tell the Difference
For decades, Lassie has been the star of books, movies, and television shows. This brave and intelligent dog character is a rough-coated Collie, and her incredible personality mirrors the breed's typical characteristics. Thanks to Lassie, Collies are beloved and admired. They are also effortlessly recognizable. But did you know there's a similar breed often mistaken [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/collie-versus-shetland-sheepdog-tell-difference/
| October 18, 2024
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Border Collie 'Zayne' Wins 2024 Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster
Border Collie 'Zayne' Wins 2024 Westminster Masters Obedience Championship. Part of Westminster Week, this is the 9th annual competition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2024-westminster-masters-obedience-championship-winner/
| October 18, 2024
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Collie History: From Queen Victoria to Lassie & Beyond
In 2014, DreamWorks Animation announced that it was putting Lassie on the comeback trail, but not in the way you might think.
“We realized that Lassie has an authenticity that makes her a merchandising holy grail,” DreamWorks executive Michael Francis crowed to The New York Times. Francis (the man behind Target’s fabulously successful Bull Terrier [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/collie-history-queen-victoria-lassie-beyond/
| October 18, 2024
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Bearded Collie Club of America Collection
AKD 7.5
Bearded Collie Club of America collection
1969-2011
27 linear ft in 33 boxes (14 record cartons, 7 document boxes, 2 photo boxes, and 10 oversize boxes).
Processed by Craig Savino; additions and edits by Brynn White, 2016
Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid
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https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/bearded-collie-collection/
| October 18, 2024