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Collies may have a genetic disease, named canine cyclic neutropenia, or grey collie syndrome. This is a stem cell disorder. [10] Puppies with this disorder are quite often mistaken for healthy Blue Merles, even though their colour is a silver grey. [citation needed] Affected puppies rarely live more than 6 months.
The Border Collie is a British breed of herding dog of the collie type of medium size. It originates in the region of the Anglo-Scottish border , and descends from the traditional sheepdogs once found all over the British Isles .
Rough Collie, circa 1915. Both Rough and Smooth collies are descended from a localised variety of herding dog originating in Scotland and Wales. [2] The Scottish variety was a large, strong, aggressive dog, bred to herd highland sheep.
Collie has a significant role in the provision of electricity for Western Australia. The state's two coal mines are in [failed verification] the town, [9] and there are the three coal-fired power stations (Muja due to close by 2029, Collie due to close by 2027, and Bluewaters written off in 2020 by owners as zero valued).
Colin Patrick Harper (born August 21, 1981), better known by his stage name Collie Buddz, is a Bermudian reggae artist best known for his single "Come Around". [ 1 ] Career
Koolie or German Collie, Australian Koolie, an Australian breed of herding dog; Scotch Collie, one of the most common names for what is now commonly called the Collie. They consist of two types: Rough Collie, long-haired, made famous by the Lassie films; Smooth Collie, short-haired; Welsh Collie or Welsh Sheepdog, a landrace herding dog from Wales
The early history of the Smooth Collie, like that of many dog breeds, is a matter of speculation. Even the origin of the breed's name is unclear, variously claimed to describe the early shepherd dog's dark colour ("coaly") or derived from the name of a breed of sheep with black faces once commonly kept in Scotland ("Colley") or derived from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning "useful."
Austin Kirk Collie (born November 11, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the BYU Cougars and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft .