Bearded Collies were developed as herding dogs and family companions in Scotland, reaching U.S. shores in the 1950s. Their medium size, shaggy appearance and bouncy enthusiasm quickly won them fans. In 1977, the breed received AKC recognition. Despite the dogs’ winsome appearance, they are not pushovers and need training for humans and canines to be content. Today Beardies are popular partners in almost any activity: conformation, obedience, agility, herding, flyball, freestyle, therapy and as just plain friends. Beardies were first eligible to compete at Westminster Kennel Club in 1978.
Bearded Collie
Herding
Meet the Bearded Collie
Breed Group:
Herding
Breed Personality:
Friendly, Sociable, Easy to groom, Outgoing
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 14
(years): 14
Max Height
(inches): 22
(inches): 22
Max Weight
(lbs): 55
(lbs): 55
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (5/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (4/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (4/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (3/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (5/5)
Breed Variations
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