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Matt Stelter has authored numerous education articles – many that have been published in major Collie magazines and breed resources. This content is created to help Collies breeders and fanciers throughout the world. Please feel free to share or link to this content as desired.

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This article was originally published in the June 2021 issue of Collie Expressions Magazine. The online version has additional details and pictures, plus our how-to…

Rough Collie & Smooth Collie Coat Colors
Jan 30 2021
Collie coats come in several colors. The color patterns are identical, regardless if they occur in a rough coat or smooth coat variety. While it…

A Letter of Admonition to Collie Specialty Clubs
Jan 01 2021
Dog shows are the highlight of every specialty club’s calendar. The members plan, organize, and volunteer their time to ensure a successful show for the…

The breeding of merle-to-merle is not a frequently discussed topic among Collie breeders. The practice has been utilized occasionally since the early days of the…

The Kismet Sheltie/Collie Connection
Sep 15 2018
Originally published by Collie Expressions in their July 2003 issue, The Kismet Connection remains one of the most acclaimed articles in the 30-year history of…