The breed gained additional celebrity with the novel Lassie Coming Home (1940) by Eric Knight and subsequent films and television shows depicting the heroic dog in action. (3/14) by Judy Powell November 24, 2020, 6:37 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 3/14 Next View full list See more Previous article In the mid-19th century, Queen Victoria’s love for the Collie contributed to the breed’s popularity. Next article In addition, Lassie’s character has been featured on toys, comics, and the popular metal lunch box. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.