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a fatuous expression and a long, powerful jaw. The Setter 

 type is also to be avoided, with its pendulous ears and 

 straight, short flag. 



The smooth Collie only differs from the rough in the 

 coat, which should be hard, dense, and quite smooth. 



Point-judging is not advocated, but figures are only made 

 use of to show the comparative value attached to the differ- 

 ent properties; no marks are given for "general sym- 

 metry," which is, of course, in judging, a point of the 

 utmost importance. 



" Color immaterial," as placed in the standard, although 

 virtually correct, is somewhat misleading. In these days 

 of scientific breeding, nothing seems impossible, and by 

 careful selection as to color, almost any color may be pro- 

 duced. After a careful study of the subject, and several 

 years of breeding, the writer has formed the opinion that 

 the following colors are essential, and can not be looked 

 upon with any suspicion of a cross: Black, white, and tan, 

 sable, sable and white, red foxy colors, and, in fact, all 

 the shades of tan, and colors formed by the mingling of 

 the above colors. It is a well-known fact that nearly or 

 quite all of the greatest prize-winners and most typical 

 specimens of the breed are of these colors. 



The Collie is affectionate and obedient, is extremely sen- 

 sitive, and will seldom bear punishment without becoming 

 sulky. When once you gain his confidence, he will obey 

 your commands at all times without restraint or compul- 

 sion. A large per cent, of Collies are gun-shy, and afraid 

 of thunder. There is a peculiar craf ty and cunning look 

 about the Collie possessed by no other species of the canine 

 race. 



He is a faithful companion, and a watchful guardian of 

 his master's property. He is the ideal farm-dog, and has 

 no equal in that capacity. Except for the Collie, much of 

 the highlands of Scotland and England would be absolutely 

 worthless. The sheep graze where a man can not follow to 

 advantage. A trained Collie will take out a flock of sheep 

 in the morning, remain with them during the day, and 



