Shelties

[Jenne]

Originally Posted by Laurelin

I have weird texture issues with a lot of the non-shed coats, so I do understand some. They just never feel clean to me and I dont know why.

Brattina, we need Bailey pics!

I'm like that with a lot of the curly coats myself. They just feel dirty.

Also, I think a lot of the collies/shelties aren't as popular because the new generations of dog owners didn't really grow up with Lassie. They are more used to dalmations, labs, and other types of dogs.

[Brattina88]

Originally Posted by Laurelin

Brattina, we need Bailey pics!

I'll get you some as soon as I charge my camera lol

[Laurelin]

I wanted a collie because of Reveille. I didn't even know about Lassie as a kid.

I am still waiting for Bailey pics.

[Spiritwind]

Originally Posted by Jenne

Also, I think a lot of the collies/shelties aren't as popular because the new generations of dog owners didn't really grow up with Lassie. They are more used to dalmations, labs, and other types of dogs.

Neither Collies or shelties are terribly common in this area. I have a few 4 month old rough collie babies right now, and every time i take them to work with me or to petsmart or just out in public (usually take at least 2 at a time).. I get so many comments from people... like "Oh, I haven't ever seen a Collie puppy before" or "so cute, it's been years since I've seen a Collie"

Just don't seem them that often. I think we have maybe 3 shelties that come in for grooming... and 2 or 3 Collies I've groomed over the last year for other people.

[Laurelin]

I don't see collies at all either around here outside of dog events.

It's very interesting how different the demographics are between pets and then agility dogs in the area.