In a message dated 4/30/99 12:03:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< >No direct information but from what I've heard he is concerned about
 >health. I don't know how much testing is done but I heard at least one of
 >the bitches he selected to lease was based on some health criteria.

         as the most famous collie (even if show breeders cringe every time
 they see him) Lassie could do a lot for promoting collie health issues... >>
I've been away at a show with Lassie and missed this thread.  Who is the "he"
being discussed here?   Secondly, regarding the comment about Lassie
promoting collie health issues, can you be more specific about what you'd
like to see?   Maybe we can do something on www.lassie.net, or it will be
something that doesn't conflict with any sponsor Golden Books has contracted
with.