Collies converge in Bible Hill, N.S., for national competition
Nearly 80 purebred Collies will converge in Bible Hill, N.S., this weekend for a national convention and competition at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds.
Show organizer Beth Rutherford said Collies make a great family pet or service dog.
“They have a pretty calm demeanor and they get along with all kinds of animals and other dogs,” she said in an interview with CTV’s Mike Lamb on Friday.
There are two different varieties of Collies says Rutherford, the rough coat and the smooth coat.
“The rough coat is the classic lassie that everyone recognizes from the movies and the television show. The smooth coat is basically the same, but they have short hair. The personally and looks are the same. The only difference is the coat and the coat maintenance,” she said.
The breed was originally used for herding in England and Scotland.
Nearly 80 purebred Collies will converge in Bible Hill, N.S., this weekend for a national convention and competition at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds. (Mike Lamb/CTV Atlantic)
“They were developed in England and Scotland. Because it was so wet in Scotland, the reason their ears tip is to keep the rain out,” she said.
“We had a number of Collies over the years. Very gentle and quite a good family dog, very lovely animals,” said Collie owners Gary and Donna Curtis.
The Collie Club of Canada will host their national specialty show and several other events until Sunday.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7029443.1725744633!/httpImage/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.png)
Police release video of Toronto plaza shooting that killed university student
A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'
'Hopeless and helpless': Regina mother seeks help to treat rare spinal disease
Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.
The iPhone is getting a 'glow' up. What to expect from Apple's Monday event
Apple excited fans with its vision for its 'Apple Intelligence' artificial intelligence system earlier this year. Now, it's time for the company to prove it really works.
No more porta-potties at B.C. construction sites starting Oct. 1
What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.
Trump campaigns in Wisconsin just days ahead of debate with Harris
With just days to go before his first — and likely only — debate against U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, former U.S. president Donald Trump leaned into his familiar grievances about everything from his indictments to the border as he campaigned in one of the most deeply Republican swaths of battleground Wisconsin.
'Extremely vigorous' wildfire activity in central B.C. prompts crews to back off for safety
The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.
They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title
Aryna Sabalenka got past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in a rollicking U.S. Open women’s final Saturday to win her first championship at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title of her career.