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The name, which means roughly, Girl, implies feminine. Lad is a boy or young man, Lass the female- with the ie diminutive suffix, hence Lassie- young girl.
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Has lassie always been played by a female dog?
yes,a female Border Collie has always played lassie.
What kind of dog is lassy?
Lassie is a breed known as the smooth collie
Is lassie a male or a female?
If you are referring to what gender Lassie was portrayed as on the show, Lassie was a female dog. However, the dogs that were used to play the character were actually male. This is because male collies have a thicker summer coat and producers thought the coat would air better on the television screen. Also, male dogs tend to be bigger then females, so the child who played Timmy would be able to work with the dog for a longer period of time before outgrowing him.
Was the dog who played lassie a boy?
All nine Lassies have been male dogs. Although in the movies and on television, Lassie was cast as a female dog. All of the Lassies were descendants of Pal, the first Lassie, who died in 1958. Since then the Lassies have been (in order): Lassie Jr., Spook, Baby, Mire, Hey Hey, Boy, The Old Man and Howard, the current Lassie.
What year was lassie born in?
Lassie, the fictional character, made her first appearance in a short story called "Lassie Come-Home" published in 1938. However, the character was originally created by Eric Knight in 1938, so you can say that Lassie was "born" in that year.
What is the best name for a collie?
For a female Rough Collie I'd say Lassie :P For male dogs I like the name Benji. My dog is a Labradoodle called Loki
To find your female dog a male dog to breed she is a shishitzu?
if your asking how to find a male dog for your female dog then your gonna have to wait until your female dog is in heat then automatically the male dog will be attracted to the female and they will mate
What are male and female dogs?
A Male dog is called a Dog, and a Female dog is called a Bitch.
True or False Lassie has always been played by a female dog?
FALSE All collies to play Lassie have been male because male collies retain a thicker summer coat than females which "looks better on television" Also, the male is larger and a child actor can play opposite the dog for longer before outgrowing him.
Can you take your dog for a walk when it is in season?
if its a male yes just watch out for a male and female dog or your male will fight with the other male to get the female. if its a female just steer clear of male dogs or the male dog may attack the owner or the walker to get to the female dog
What is the term of a female and male dog?
Male Dog Term : Stud / Female Dog Term: Bitch
What are male and female kid called?
A Male dog is called a Dog, and a Female dog is called a Bitch.
