When the Collie Club of America Was Founded
The Collie Club of America history explains how 19th century fanciers united to form the national breed organization.
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Whether the Collie Was Shown at the First Dog Shows
The Collie and early competitive dog shows in England reveal how working dogs evolved into celebrated show ring participants.
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Whether Working Collies and Show Collies Diverged
Scottish working collies and show collies share a history that changed during the Victorian era and Queen Victoria’s reign.
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Whether a Modern Collie Could Still Work Sheep
Modern Collies retain latent herding instincts, explaining how to evaluate working potential and encourage dormant behaviors in companion dogs.
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Whether the Collie’s Skull Has Narrowed Over Time
Collie skull evolution and head shape changes over decades driven by Victorian era show ring breeding standards.
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Whether the Collie’s Long Head Came From Show Breeding
The evolution of the Collie head explains how Victorian show breeding transformed a working dog into an elegant champion.
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Whether Victorian Breeders Crossed Borzoi Into the Collie
Victorian Collie breeders and the historical claim of crossing Borzoi into Collie lines to change head shapes.
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Whether the Collie Was a Peasant’s Dog Before Victoria
Before Queen Victoria popularized the breed, Scottish Collies were rugged working dogs used for herding sheep and guarding farms.
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Whether Queen Victoria Owned Both Collie Varieties
Queen Victoria first met the Collie at Balmoral Castle in the mid-19th century, added several to her royal kennels, and sparked a craze for the Highland herder.
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The Year Queen Victoria Bought Balmoral
Queen Victoria buying Balmoral Castle in 1852 transformed the working Scottish Collie into a fashionable royal companion.
