Bearded Collie
The bouncy, boisterous Beardie clowns his way through life.
Height: 20 to 22 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 55 pounds
Coat: shaggy and long
Life span: 12 to 14 years
Breed Group: Herding Dogs
The Bearded Collie was developed in Scotland to herd sheep and cattle in any weather or terrain. They function today as excellent family companions, show dogs, working sheepdogs, or even all three. Because of their energy and quickness they are well suited to competing in obedience, rally, agility, and other dog sports.
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General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Friendly toward strangers
  
  
  
  
  
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Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Watchdog ability
  
  
  
  
  
Compatible with kids
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
Energy level