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Purebred Bearded Collie
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and intelligent member of the family.
He is a stable and self-confident animal, showing no signs of shyness or aggression.
These dogs are typically 40-55 pounds and 21-22 inches tall at the shoulder.
Beardies need regular grooming to keep their coats free of tangles and at least one to two hours of exercise each week to keep them fit.
The color of the Beardie's coat changes several times over the life of the dog. Obedience training is highly suggested as Beardies do think a lot and can be headstrong at times.
A member of the Herding group, The Beardie, one of Scotland's oldest breeds, is a medium-sized dog with a medium-length coat that follows the natural lines of the body.
The Beardie prefers to be outdoors. They are not recommended for apartment life.
See a Beardie in action
Beardies can sleep outdoors and make excellent working farm dogs. They are bred to work long hours and to think for himself how best to get their job done.
Beardies are very intelligent dogs, and are very quick to learn as long as the teaching is fun, consistent, and fair.
By nature they love to have something to watch over and 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 and they are the perfect companion for children.
Country of origin:Scotland
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Colors: Coats change color several times from puppyhood through adulthood; white with black, blue, fawn or brown
Known health problems: Eye problems, autoimmune disorders such as Addison's, hip dysplasia, allergies
Famous Beardies: "Potterdale Classic at Moonhill", winning Best in Show at Crufts in 1989; main character (Tim Allen), in the The Shaggy Dog Movie (2006)
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