Bearded Collie

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Size: Medium to Large
Other Names: Highland Collie, Mountain Collie, Hairy Mou'ed Collie, Beardie
Country of Origin: Scotland
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Herding
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Herding
United Kennel Club (UKC): Herding Dog
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Working Dogs
The Kennel Club (KC): Pastoral
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Herding
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Working Dogs

The Bearded Collie is a medium-sized, strong dog, with a medium-length coat that follows the natural lines of his body, and does not fall to the ground. His bright, inquiring expression is a distinctive characteristic of the breed.

A shaggy herding dog for an active house and yard: serious coat work, a watchful bark, and a mind that needs a job.

The Bearded Collie is traditionally a herding breed of dog, used primarily by Scottish shepherds. Beardies were used to herd both sheep and cattle, bred to be hardy and reliable, able to withstand the harshest conditions. The working Bearded Collie has become less common, and more common as a family pet.

Height: Male: 21-22 inches; Female: 20-21 inches
Weight: 40-60 pounds
Color: Black, brown, fawn and blue, with or without white markings in the Irish Pattern; tan trim may occur on all colors
Coat: Outer coat is flat, harsh, strong and shaggy, free from woolliness and curl; with a soft, furry, and close undercoat
Lifespan: 12–14 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

The Bearded Collie is intelligent and independent. After being provided with sufficient exercise, Bearded Collies prefer to be kept indoors with their family (pack).

Training

The Bearded Collie is an enthusiastic herding dog that requires structure and fostering.

Care and grooming

Sufficient exercise to meet the Bearded Collie’s high energy level is required. Beardies excel at dog agility trials. Weekly brushing is mandatory for keeping their long hair mat-free. Keeping your Beardie in a "puppy cut" haircut, will reduce the need for brushing, but not eliminate it altogether.

Shedding

Moderate to heavy; the long coat mats if loose hair is not brushed out.

Health

Bearded Collies may be prone to hip dysplasia, Addison’s disease, and autoimmune skin or thyroid conditions. Ask breeders about hip scores and autoimmune history in the line.

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