| Bearded Collie |
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Appearance
Slate gray, reddish fawn, black, blue, all shades of gray, brown or sandy with or without
white markings. Daily brushing of the Bearded Collies long shaggy coat. Mist coat
lightly with water before you begin. May be professionally clipped every two months.
Bathe or dry shampoo as necessary.
Temperament
The Bearded Collie ranks 104 out of 155 breeds in popularity in the United States,
according to the American Kennel Club's yearly publishing of breed rankings. Bearded
Collies make excellent pets for those who are willing to accommodate their high energy
level and grooming requirements.
History
It is difficult to distinguish between fact and legend in looking at the history of a breed,
but it is believed that Kazimierz Grabski, a Polish merchant, traded a shipment of grain
for sheep in Scotland in 1514, and brought six Polish Lowland Sheepdogs to move the
sheep. A Scottish shepherd was so impressed with the herding ability of the dogs that
he traded a few sheep for a few dogs. These were bred with the local Scottish dogs to
produce the Bearded Collie.
Slate gray, reddish fawn, black, blue, all shades of gray, brown or sandy with or without
white markings. Daily brushing of the Bearded Collies long shaggy coat. Mist coat
lightly with water before you begin. May be professionally clipped every two months.
Bathe or dry shampoo as necessary.
Temperament
The Bearded Collie ranks 104 out of 155 breeds in popularity in the United States,
according to the American Kennel Club's yearly publishing of breed rankings. Bearded
Collies make excellent pets for those who are willing to accommodate their high energy
level and grooming requirements.
History
It is difficult to distinguish between fact and legend in looking at the history of a breed,
but it is believed that Kazimierz Grabski, a Polish merchant, traded a shipment of grain
for sheep in Scotland in 1514, and brought six Polish Lowland Sheepdogs to move the
sheep. A Scottish shepherd was so impressed with the herding ability of the dogs that
he traded a few sheep for a few dogs. These were bred with the local Scottish dogs to
produce the Bearded Collie.
Coal, the Bearded Collie starred in the 2006
Disney film The Shaggy Dog starring Tim Allen.
Disney film The Shaggy Dog starring Tim Allen.
0-22 inches
High
High
15-16 Years
Flat, shaggy with soft furry undercoat
Low
Great Britain
Gray, fawn, black, blue w/markings
High
Friendly, active
40-60 pounds
High
