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CLEAR ALLSmooth Collies are handsome canines that were initially bred to work as herding dogs. Although they are still used as working dogs today, Smooth Collies have also gained a reputation for being devoted and protective family dogs. These dogs are very similar in appearance to the Rough Collie. The only main difference is the length of their coats. In fact, many breed organisations class both the Smooth and Rough Collies as one breed. However, they are classed as separate breeds by the UK Kennel Club.
Smooth Collies, like all Collies, are known for their high intelligence and gentle disposition. These dogs thrive on companionship and are known to adore children. However, unfortunately, they have fallen out of favour in recent years and are now much less popular than their rough-coated counterparts. These dogs are listed as a Vulnerable Native Breed by the Kennel Club which means that less than 300 puppies are bred every year.
Smooth Collies are sweet-tempered, incredibly loving, and playful dogs that can quickly become integral members of the family. Their short, close-lying coats also make them very easy to maintain on the grooming front, compared to their longer-haired cousins.
Smooth Collies are handsome canines that were initially bred to work as herding dogs. Although they are still used as working dogs today, Smooth Collies have also gained a reputation for being devoted and protective family dogs. These dogs are very similar in appearance to the Rough Collie. The only main difference is the length of their coats. In fact, many breed organisations class both the Smooth and Rough Collies as one breed. However, they are classed as separate breeds by the UK Kennel Club.
Smooth Collies, like all Collies, are known for their high intelligence and gentle disposition. These dogs thrive on companionship and are known to adore children. However, unfortunately, they have fallen out of favour in recent years and are now much less popular than their rough-coated counterparts. These dogs are listed as a Vulnerable Native Breed by the Kennel Club which means that less than 300 puppies are bred every year.
Smooth Collies are sweet-tempered, incredibly loving, and playful dogs that can quickly become integral members of the family. Their short, close-lying coats also make them very easy to maintain on the grooming front, compared to their longer-haired cousins.
This family-loving canine is medium to large, weighing 50 to 70 lbs and standing between 51 and 61 cm tall. Like most breeds, females are typically smaller and lighter than males.
The Collie Smooth has a robust and powerful body, revealing its working background and ability to run fast. Their backs are firm and muscular, encasing deep chests and broad shoulders. Their legs are strong and athletic, showcasing the muscles that make them terrific runners.
Collie Smooth dogs have wedge-shaped heads with finely chiselled facial features, sitting atop a powerful neck. Both their eyes and ears are relatively small.
The Collie Small has a single coat that is short in length and easy to maintain. They essentially have the Collie Rough's soft undercoat without the long, rough top coat. This gives them a constant appearance of having a neat haircut.
Collie Smooth dogs come in the same colours as Collie Roughs; brown, tan, white, black, and merle (a silvery-blue coat). They typically have dark eyes unless they have the merle coat, in which case they may have one or two blue eyes.
Collie Smooths are impressively responsive to their owner's needs and commands due to their background as herding dogs. Moreover, because they are used to being around humans, they have evolved to develop deep and meaningful relationships with those they live with.
Thus, Collie Smooths have a super affectionate nature and unwavering loyalty. They are naturally protective of their humans and clever enough to understand their owner's emotions and anticipate their needs.
This dog's intelligence is one of the most fantastic things about the Collie Smooth. However, having an ultra-smart dog does come with responsibility. Collie Smooths require lots of mental stimulation through training, play, and exercise. Obedience training and agility circuits work wonders for this breed but will require significant time from you.
While pretty active, Collie Smooths can be super cute and have moments when they cuddle up with you on the couch or sleep by your feet. They develop extremely close bonds with their owners and don't like being apart. Unfortunately, this means they struggle when left alone, and separation anxiety is common.
The good side of the close relationship they build with you is that they make fabulous company. They love to stay by their owner's side, assist them with anything they need help with and join in the family activities. Thus, they can quickly become the centre of the family!
The most crucial factor to consider with this breed is its social needs. Collie Smooths need a human companion who stays home lots, as they do not do well alone. However, it's not enough to just be around a Collie Smooth; you'll need the time and energy to interact regularly and tire out their intelligent brains.
As long as their needs are met, a Collie Smooth can adjust to any physical environment, such as a home to a flat. That being said, they enjoy being outdoors, so a house with a garden is always ideal.
Collie Smooths make excellent companions for large families, including those with children and other pets. This breed is gentle and loving to all and can become great friends with other animals and kids. Because they have a naturally caring and protective nature, you'll likely notice how they watch out for the children and animals they grow up with.
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Russian Blue
We had some concerns purchasing a kitten online but our experience with The Pedigree Paws was great. They connected us with Caroline, the Russian Blue breeder and we had many conversations and received multiple pictures and videos. She answered to all our questions.
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Miniature Dachshund
One of the reasons I was hesitant to order a puppy from The Pedigree Paws is because I live in Spain. However they connected me with a very good FCI breeder in Barcelona.
He showed me all the health documents of both parents, their pedigree and answer to all my questions. I am so happy they helped me to find a healthy puppy as finding one by myself was very overwhelming. Contacting The Pedigree Paws was the best decision and I highly recommend them to everybody!
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From the kittens's selection to the arrival of our Chartreux kitten, The Pedigree Paws was there to assist us. We had great experience with them, and they breeder Alexandra from France with whom they connected us and from whom we got our kitten from. They are very prompt in answering our initial and follow-up questions while our kitten was in transit. Very reliable and trustworthy!
Thank you so much for all your help. We are very happy with our new family member. We will definitely recommend it to all our friends.
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It's been a few months since we decided to find a Chihuahua puppy to join our family, however we had issues finding a good breeder.
We contacted The Pedigree Paws and they connected us with a very unique breeder in Greece. Many videos and pictures were shown, the breeder shared with us the proof of vaccinations, deworming and her 5 generation pedigree. We were fortunate as George, the breeder was able to deliver the puppy to us personally. We are very pleased with our beautiful Athena. Thank you, The Pedigree Paws, for being truthful and transparent.
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Chihuahua
Thank you for finding for me such a beautiful Chihuahua puppy! I love him so much from the minute I saw him. He changed my world.
Kate, from The Pedigree Paws assisted me through the whole process informing me about everything from health checks to arranging a Pet Nanny to transport Fin directly to my door. So thankful that the experience went so well! I love my Fin.
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Ragdoll
I have always wanted a Ragdoll kitten as it was my dream cat breed, but didnt know how to find one as heard a lot about kitten farms and bad breeders. I reached out to The Pedigree Paws and they were very accommodating and transparent from the start. They offered me few kittens from their list of breeders and when I saw Emi I knew she was the one! We went through the kitten's parents DNA testing as for me that was a priority to have a kitten free from genetic disorders. We sealed the deal and now I have the best kitten I could dream of! Thank you very much for all your help
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Russian Blue
I really wanted a Russian Blue kitten, but was very nervous getting one after reading horror stories about scammers on the Internet. I had my first call with Natalia, from The Pedigree Paws and with her help I was able to connect with the breeder, that I knew I could trust. I am very lucky to have now Shima, she is an absolute joy to live with.
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