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Basic Information To Know About The Bearded Collie

2016/5/4 10:15:06

The Bearded Collie (nicknamed the "Beardie" or "Bouncing Beardie" and also called the "Highland Collie" or "Mountain Collie") is a Scottish herding breed that features a distinctive shaggy coat which is usually black, brown, blue or fawn with white markings. The breed has origins dating back to the early 1500s, and they were first bred for the main purpose of herding sheep.

A few of their most recognizable features include their extremely high level of energy that results in a characteristic "bounce" as well as their playful and devoted nature - which help make the Bearded Collie a suitable choice for owners or families looking for a dog to include in just about every activity they do.

The Bearded Collie was originally created in Scotland where they were bred for the purpose of tirelessly herding sheep. They are said to have descended from Polish Lowland Sheepdogs that arrived in Scotland as items of trade during the early 1500s which were bred with local British herding breeds such as the Komondor.

Bearded Collies are classed as a medium-sized dog. The recommended standard size for the Bearded Collie male is 21-22 inches high from paw to shoulder and a weight of 50-60 pounds, whereas the recommended size for female Bearded Collies is 20-21 inches high from paw to shoulder with a weight of 40-45 pounds.

The Bearded Collie is well-known for their lively, playful, energetic and devoted temperament as well as their "bounce". They are generally accommodating with strangers, which can make them fairly unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Bearded Collie is also known to be quite intelligent - ranking equal 34th compared to other dogs based on their ability to learn obedience commands. They are also known to be playful with children who they may try to herd without proper training - but even so they are often very suitable as a family pet. The Bearded Collie is usually quite compatible with other animals that they're raised with.

The Bearded Collie needs a large, well-fenced yard or even a farm to give them room to run around as well as prevent them from escaping, so they can be quite unsuitable for apartment living. They are built to withstand the cold and wet weather, but they are not entirely uncomfortable in warmer conditions either.

The Bearded Collie enjoys activities such as chasing after a frisbee or ball, taking part in agility, swimming, running alongside a bicycle and learning tricks. They have a very high level of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the form of long walks with occasional jogs to prevent destructive behavior problems and keep them happy and healthy.

The Bearded Collie can make the perfect dog for an active owner or family who can keep up with their high demand for physical and mental stimulation. They are suitable for anyone who is willing to commit to a very high amount of grooming and take time to give them early obedience training and a lot of ongoing mental challenges as well as take them for long daily walks and give a high amount of companionship and attention - they are a dog that love to be with their family and are not one to be left in the yard all day.

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