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Originally Posted by baddog
Lassie was a male dog. Thought that was common knowledge.
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well actually, yes... "lassie" was always a male dog, but in the movie and stories... lassie was portrayed as a female...
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Originally Posted by wiki
All collies playing Lassie have been male, playing a female dog. The female collie loses her coat at least once a year, making it unsuitable for use year-round. Also, the male is larger and a child actor can play opposite the dog for longer before outgrowing him.
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