Anyone have/like smooth collies?

**Alysser** · 12-27-2005, 09:17 AM

Does anyone have or like smooth collies? I'm thinking about getting one in a few years. I know I may change my mind but I have loved them since I was ten and love them even more 3 years later. They are so beautiful. If you know or have one are there personalities good? Many websites say they are loving,intellegent,and very nice dogs and I truly believe that.

**IRescue452** · 12-27-2005, 10:12 AM

I like smooths. Especially white ones with coloured heads. Same personality as a collie. If you want one, get ready for wedge shaped bruises from their noses when they greet you. The three collies I have the joy of often visiting in their home are very rambunctous. The older was in many obedience trials but is in no way well-behaved in the home. They are hard-headed and stubborn. As much as I love these three, intelligent is not a term I've learned to connect to collies. The older boy they have was worked with more and he had the better personality, but something still seemed missing. Once they get excited about something its like their brain freezes and they go deaf to commands. But they're still big and lovable. Just not a breed for everybody.

**Alysser** · 12-27-2005, 11:10 AM

Oh, really? Well, I think they are for me. I don't know. Thanks for the info. It's was veyr helpful.

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 12-27-2005, 04:48 PM

I love the smooths! Parnone has 2 gorgeous smooth boys, you should try PMing her if you ahev any questions

**Alysser** · 12-27-2005, 05:37 PM

Thanks Orangutango. I'll keep that in mind.

**.sarah** · 12-27-2005, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Orangutango

I love the smooths! Parnone has 2 gorgeous smooth boys, you should try PMing her if you ahev any questions

Yeah, that's what I was going to suggest.

Collies are wonderful, wonderful dogs. I thought about them a lot when I was thinking of a good breed for a therapy dog (ended up deciding on Labs and Great Danes

). Collies are very gentle and kind dogs. And since you like smooth Collies I don't have to tell you how awful grooming would be. But then again you have a Maltese so you probably know a little bit about grooming long-haired dogs!

**Alysser** · 12-27-2005, 06:42 PM

Well, Smooth Collies have pretty short hair. Roughs have very long fur. But Smooths fur is ALOT shorter so its not as hard to groom. Though, my aunt told me their ears were hard to keep up with. I don't believe her. She doesn't know anything about dogs. My uncle does everythign to take care of their grey. Anyway, here is a picture of what a smooth looks like: