General Appearance

The Bearded Collie is a medium sized dog with a medium length coat that follows the natural lines of the body and allows plenty of daylight under the body. The body is long and lean, and, though strongly made, does not appear heavy. A bright inquiring expression is a distinctive feature of the breed.

Characteristics

The Bearded Collie is hardy and active, with an aura of strength and agility characteristic of a real working dog. Bred for centuries as a companion and servant of man, the Bearded Collie is a devoted and intelligent member of the family. He is stable and self-confident,showing no signs of shyness or aggression. This is a natural and unspoiled breed.

Owning

Beardies need regular grooming to keep their coats free of mats. Beardie's need at least one to two hours of exercise each week to keep them fit. The Bearded Collie is stable, self-confident, and outgoing. They are very accepting of other animals and people. By nature they love to have something to watch over. They may take charge from instinct and start herding whatever they consider to be their flock. Above all, the Bearded Collie is a family dog who loves children.

Did You Know

Date entered into Regular Classes: February 1, 1977. The Bearded Collie is sometimes known as the Highland Collie, the Mountain Collie, or the Hairy Mouthed Collie. The Bearded Collie is one of Britain's oldest breeds. It wasn't until 1967 that the first litter of Bearded Collies was born in the United States.