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opinion that they had been crossed with the black and tan Setter dog. 

 This may not have been the case, but it seemed to me the only plausible 

 explanation for the absence of that foxy look which is characteristic 

 of all pure Collies. 



In the north of England and borders of Scotland the Gordon Setter has 

 been used as a cross and at our shows these invariably take the prize 



against our pure Collies. But although handsomer, they are by no 

 means so valuable for sheep as the pure Collie. The price paid for 

 Collie pups is from $10 to $15; and trained dogs of pure breed 

 range from $50 to $100. 



In the rough haired Collie, under his outer coat of long hair he has a 

 coat of fine, short close hair, which protects him from storms. The 

 intelligence of the pure Collie is almost beyond belief. One of my 



