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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.

Matt & Anita Stelter holding Tri-Color Collie puppy

Breeder Interview: Wyndlair Collies | Matt & Anita Stelter

This article was originally published in the November 2023 issue of Showsite Magazine. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Where do you live?…

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Ch. Southland’s Bowen Island - Sable Collie

Collie Club of America National Specialty Winners

Navigate by Decade: 2025 Collie Club of America National Specialty April 5-12, 2025Syracuse, New York Judges: Intersex: Mr. Michael Van TassellDogs: Mr. Carl WillifordBitches: Ms.…

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Collie Puppy Ear Taping & Bracing

How to Tape Collie & Sheltie Puppy Ears: The Wyndlair Way

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…

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Blue Merle Collie - Ch. Twin City Wyndlair Anthem

Rough Collie & Smooth Collie Coat Colors

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…

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Dan Cardoza Countryview Collies

A Letter of Admonition to Collie Specialty Clubs

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…

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Wyndlair Avalanche

Our Position on Breeding Merle-to-Merle in Collies

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…

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Matt Stelter Guy Mauldin

The Kismet Sheltie/Collie Connection

An Interview with Guy and Thelma Mauldin’s Collie Protégés Originally published by Collie Expressions in their July 2003 issue, The Kismet Connection remains one of…

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