tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post6909755173043395404..comments2024-03-20T20:55:34.707-04:00Comments on All things Collie: The American Collie, you've come a long way baby! - A history of our collies, part 1Collie222http://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-74914625442614586372016-01-13T13:34:46.560-05:002016-01-13T13:34:46.560-05:00That's too bad about the allergies, but it'...That's too bad about the allergies, but it's so great that you can still share your life with other breeds of dogs. Dogs just make everything better!Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-71695262752421076412016-01-13T13:33:43.254-05:002016-01-13T13:33:43.254-05:00Thank you! I thought the smooth collie was a litt...Thank you! I thought the smooth collie was a little odd looking when I met my first smooth. I preferred the rough coat, but smooths grow on you!Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-37825665368500639462016-01-13T13:32:47.327-05:002016-01-13T13:32:47.327-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-50949851212561503742016-01-13T13:32:35.089-05:002016-01-13T13:32:35.089-05:00My cousins grew up with collies, as their father w...My cousins grew up with collies, as their father was the one who began our family's obsession with the breed. When they grew up two of them refuse to get any dogs, and the third doesn't have interest in owning a collie at all. It's hard to say why someone would give up their collie, as I find them to be loving, loyal and funny. Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-2190752903964546812016-01-13T13:29:51.567-05:002016-01-13T13:29:51.567-05:00My sister has collies, and gave us our foundation ...My sister has collies, and gave us our foundation bitch, Abby. But she also has two rescue shih tzus, and they adore their collies sisters. :) Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-8288123715981175582016-01-13T13:27:42.558-05:002016-01-13T13:27:42.558-05:00Lassie movies were a favorite of mine as well. Th...Lassie movies were a favorite of mine as well. Though they did set some unusually high expectations for collie heroics! lolCollie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-32384045083444333112016-01-13T12:45:08.541-05:002016-01-13T12:45:08.541-05:00They are, and not many people realize how versatil...They are, and not many people realize how versatile they are as a breed. Maybe I should do a post about that in the future...Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-82757911932812412632016-01-13T12:43:35.329-05:002016-01-13T12:43:35.329-05:00Thank you! There aren't as many pictures of s...Thank you! There aren't as many pictures of smooths of the past available to see what changes have occurred over the years. <br />And we have more smooths than roughs in our family, but it wasn't always that way. And there is just something so beautiful about a rough collie, so it's easy to see why they have been so popular.Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-72462252391513192612016-01-13T12:41:06.573-05:002016-01-13T12:41:06.573-05:00Have you ever thought of adding a collie to your f...Have you ever thought of adding a collie to your family? Are the boys your first shelties or have you had others?Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-2464766349252344072016-01-13T12:39:53.725-05:002016-01-13T12:39:53.725-05:00Yes! I have thought the same thing! I know part ...Yes! I have thought the same thing! I know part of their problem is that they do not breed their smooths with their roughs, which limits their gene pool.Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-25317967289782707912016-01-13T12:36:19.811-05:002016-01-13T12:36:19.811-05:00My daughter loves collies obviously, but she wants...My daughter loves collies obviously, but she wants to have a little pug someday. :)Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-38088874117085495602016-01-13T12:35:15.577-05:002016-01-13T12:35:15.577-05:00We actually belong to a collie club that holds her...We actually belong to a collie club that holds herding instinct tests. It is pretty fun, maybe you can try it sometime? You might surprise your mom!Collie222https://www.blogger.com/profile/03885140752873789359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-42634892097933136432016-01-12T16:02:10.481-05:002016-01-12T16:02:10.481-05:00Wonderful information about your breed! I have alw...Wonderful information about your breed! I have always loved Collies(since the time I was 2 watching Lassie on t.v.)and would have loved to have one, but due to allergies/asthma can't. Even the rest of the family has the same issue-so now beauties for us. Thanks for sharing!<br />Wags,<br />Noreen and HunterNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-6492418961917544502016-01-12T08:54:26.017-05:002016-01-12T08:54:26.017-05:00Collies, short and smooth, always have an elegant ...Collies, short and smooth, always have an elegant look about them. Fascinating post - I certainly learned something today! :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993614760240750546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-12908914390001868902016-01-12T07:27:18.702-05:002016-01-12T07:27:18.702-05:00Wonderfull post, love much colliesWonderfull post, love much colliesLouisettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634622985747195310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-79426277352520608442016-01-11T22:43:58.945-05:002016-01-11T22:43:58.945-05:00Thank you for this very interesting history! Growi...Thank you for this very interesting history! Growing up, we had an English collie and adopted a rough collie from a neighbor who didn't want her anymore (why, we will never know. She was gorgeous, looked just like Lassie, and so loving). They both were gorgeous, loving, devoted dogs. The two were inseparable! Whenever I would take the horses out, they were right there with me! It was great to hear about their history. FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-17774890175953510542016-01-11T19:47:38.046-05:002016-01-11T19:47:38.046-05:00What a wonderful post, and what a beautiful breed!...What a wonderful post, and what a beautiful breed!The Adventures of the LLB Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502162429874740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-49232076153432773492016-01-11T19:27:27.767-05:002016-01-11T19:27:27.767-05:00I think my generation all fell in love with Collie...I think my generation all fell in love with Collies after watching years of Lassie - I know I sure did! Always thought they were gorgeous dogs. I'm learning from this series. Keep it coming :) Groovy Goldendoodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07793621224268527405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-68329770329999012162016-01-11T17:07:41.151-05:002016-01-11T17:07:41.151-05:00That's interesting the European collies are so...That's interesting the European collies are so different. I love collies and collie mixes. Such beautiful and intelligent dogs.The Daily Pip https://www.blogger.com/profile/17071013559078816245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-28879729593425282016-01-11T14:51:04.875-05:002016-01-11T14:51:04.875-05:00Your collies bear a strong resemblance to the coll...Your collies bear a strong resemblance to the collies of yore. What handsome dogs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088617183777496464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-54650058226330700142016-01-11T14:42:20.677-05:002016-01-11T14:42:20.677-05:00I think I might have mentioned that my brother use...I think I might have mentioned that my brother use to breed collies back home in Australia - he had one of the oldest lines in Australia and they looked just like Ryder :)Cowspotdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227650305173077541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-63971812785736912842016-01-11T14:22:08.067-05:002016-01-11T14:22:08.067-05:00I LOVE researching my dogs' pedigrees and seei...I LOVE researching my dogs' pedigrees and seeing where they came from. Its very interesting to know the American collie came from European lines and now those dogs are vastly different from our own. They remind me a chow-type of dog and not a collie. Like you, I prefer the American.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225142525856577784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-64460263650746314242016-01-11T14:21:29.263-05:002016-01-11T14:21:29.263-05:00We have always thought they were beautiful.
stella...We have always thought they were beautiful.<br />stella rosestellaroselonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353643296569568834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908399167267081318.post-45704010930825207272016-01-11T14:07:42.595-05:002016-01-11T14:07:42.595-05:00It's a good thing you guys love herding. We lo...It's a good thing you guys love herding. We love chasing and mom is'nt happy about that LOL :)Laikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832209704307799255noreply@blogger.com