General 411 on Collies

*There are two varieties , rough(lassie)smooth(shorthaired)

* In many colors ; most popular are sable and white , tri color,and merle

*Medium sized dog(bitches 50 -65 pounds and dogs 60 -75 pounds

*Collies excell in herding, agility , obediance , fly ball , etc.

*Collies make great companions

*Collies make great guard dogs

*Collies are very compassionate(love children)

*Collies love to play and exercise

*Collies originated from Scotland and England

*Roughs were originally used to herd , smooth to drive cattle

Some Famous Collies

* Lassie(of course)
*Albert Payson Terhune's collies whom he wrote about