Bearded Collie
Also called Beardie, Hairy Mou'ed Collie, Highland Collie and Mountain Collie
- Great with kids
- Loves other dogs
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Lots of grooming
- Barks a lot
The Bearded Collie is a medium-sized herding dog with a shaggy, thick double coat and a distinctive "beard" around the face.
- Weight
- 44–55 lb (20–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–22 in (51–56 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Scotland, United Kingdom (18th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Great with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Lots of grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Outgoing
Playful
Self-confident
Coat colours
Black, blue, brown, fawn and with or without white markings
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) |
| Height | 21–22 in (53–56 cm) | 20–21 in (51–53 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Bearded Collie
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Bearded Collie - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Bearded Collie | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Bearded Collie - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Bearded Collie - The Westminster Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Bearded Collie | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Bearded Collie | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).