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The Collie was originally evolved in Scotland for the specific purpose of assisting the Highland shepherd. Its keenness of eye enables it to pick out objects at a considerable distance, so necessary in rounding up the stragglers from the flock.. It is a faithful guard and invaluable as a friend and companion. Although there are many coloured varieties of Collie, there are only two types, the Rough and the Smooth-Coated. Unfortunately, however, the Smooth-Coated type has never become really popular on the Show Bench.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 16 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
It is surprising how unfamiliar the Smooth-coated Collie is in comparison with his woolly coated brother. They are equally delightful dogs, however, and naturally rather less trouble to keep in perfect condition. Collies have been used with the sheep in Scotland for generations, and this has developed in them remarkably keen sight. They were not well known in the show-ring until about fifty years ago, when they achieved sensational popularity.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 44 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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The Collie is the dog of the Highland shepherd, assisting his master to round up his scattered charges on the moors and rocky hillsides. Of his origin little is known with certainty, but some naturalists consider him related to the wild dog, and superior in instinct and wisdom to all other breeds. He is a lithe active dog with an intelligent expression, deep chest, sloping shoulders, well bent hocks indicating speed, and a dense rather harsh outer coat. Height 22 to 24 ins. bitches 20 to 22 ins. Weight 45 to 65 lbs., bitches 40 to 55 lbs. Colours sable and white, tricolour and blue merle.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 8 in a series of 50, issued by Players
 Rough Coated Collie 1931 |
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 Rough Coated Collie 1925 |
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Generally speaking the Smooth-coated Collie is less popular among the Scottish shepherds than the old-fashioned black, tan and white, although in the Ettrick and Yarrow district he is still often employed as a sheep-dog. It is claimed that he climbs hills more swiftly and collects less snow on his legs than does the Rough. The Smooth Collie, which was originallv produced by crossing the old black, tan and white with the Greyhound, should have a hard, dense, and smooth coat. Height, weight, &c., as Rough-coated Collie
1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 14 issued by Players
Head very long, rather narrow and flat on top. Muzzle tapering and mouth level. Eyes dark hazel in colour with soft expression; light eyes (one or both) allowed in merles (mottled in colour). Ears small and semi-erect. Chest not too wide but very deep. Back broad with muscular loins. Fore-legs straight and muscular. Hind legs bent at stifle. Feet small and oval. Tail scimitar-shaped and carried low. Undercoat short and very dense; outercoat harsh and weather-resisting. Colour: sable, sable-and-white, black-and-tan, black-tan-and-white. The tan must be pale; deep tan very objectionable. All blacks and all whites occasionally seen.
1937 DOGS - No 9 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
This breed differs only from the Rough in coat, which should be hard, dense and quite smooth. Skull flat and moderately wide between the ears, but gradually tapering towards the eyes; the latter should be of medium size, almond-shaped and set somewhat obliquely. Eyes brown, except in merles (mottled colour) when they are often china or blue and white. Nose black. Jaws clean and powerful, teeth level. Ears small; in repose carried thrown back, when alert carried semi-erect. Body rather long, chest deep. Legs straight. Feet oval in shape, toes arched, hind feet less arched. Hocks well let down. All colours permissible, except white or Red Setter colour.
1937 DOGS - No in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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