Le Clos des Castagniers Smooth Collies

Living with smooth collies - dedicated to the memory of Tessie and Clea

Smooth collies are sporty dogs ...

Smooth collies are elegant dogs ...

Smooth collies are family dogs ...

Smooth collies are playful dogs ...

Smooth collies are loving dogs ...

This gallery of photos is dedicated to the memory of TESSIE, a blue merle collie (Opilio Smooth as a Sight) and CLEA, a sable collie (Astrellita Amelia).
  These dogs followed us wherever our lives led through several homes - an appartment in Geneva, a chalet in the prealpes, a house set high overlooking Geneva and a villa in Langedoc Roussillon.
  They followed us to the tops of mountains, into the sea, or up and down snowy hills.
  They were loyal and loving friends decorating our lives with their elegance and colour.
  They have been loved by our children and grandchildren and we have whiled away many an hour admiring their playful dexterity.
  Our collies have been as close to us and we to them as loving beings can be...