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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 60-75 lbs., females 50-65 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Collie is a centuries old sheepdog. It’s name probably comes from the black-faced Scottish sheep it guarded. […]
Adopting an Aging Pet
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