Bearded Collie

Bearded Collie is a supreme herding dog. A herding dog is also known as a stock dog.

Bearded Collie is a truly smart breed of dog and mental training is obligatory.

The dogs requires middling grooming.

The dogs are generally truly helpful by nature and will not behave aggressively towards visitor. These dogs are truly friendly towards children and they are a supreme choice for families with small children.

They can handle freezing temperatures and can adapt to cold climates.

Originating from: this dog breed was created by breeders from United Kingdom. Still, they are hard to find in London.

Classification of Bearded Collie: Bearded Collie is recognized in the FCI book. The dog breed is approved in the section «Sheepdogs» (1.1) in the classification «Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs». FCI ID for bearded collie is 271. American Kennel Club classifies the dog breed as «Herding Dogs». United Kennel Club acknowledges the dog breed as «Herding Dogs» in their book. Canadian Kennel Club classifies the dog breed as «Herders».

The dogs composition: This breed is somewhat average sized. Dogs will get 21 to 22 inches tall. Bitches will get 20 to 21 inches tall. Dogs weighs 40 to 60 pounds. Bitches will weigh 35 to 55 pounds. The bearded collie has medium sized pendant ears. The coat is longhaired and they have a bearded face.

Colors of this breed of dog is mostly black, brown, blue, or fawn.

Additional information about the bearded collie: Likely lifespan for a bearded collie is 9 to 16 years. The bearded collie were originally bred for sheep herding, droving.

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