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Bearded
Collie Puppies for Sale
Bearded Collie
Ch HC Britannia Chip Thrills UD MX AXJ; ASCA ATDs OTDd STDc
CD Chip is the first Masters in Versility Beardie, an award given by the
national club. Owned by Sandy Weiss
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Pronunciation |
Bearded Collie |
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Description |
The Bearded Collie, or "Beardie" as he
is known to his fanciers, is a medium-sized, agile, herding dog with a shaggy
coat and an ever-wagging tail. He is an ancestor of the Old English Sheepdog,
and the family resemblance is obvious. The Beardie has a broad head, short
muzzle and a shaggy coat all over his body, even under the chin (hence the
name "Beardie"). Beneath the dense, weatherproof outer coat lies a
thick, soft undercoat. Its head and teeth are large. The eyes are wide set and
harmonious in color with its coat, set high on its head and pendent. The ears
lie close to the head and the tail is long and carried low unless the dog is
excited. The Beardie is robust, hardy and active, but not massive. The color of
the coat changes several times over the life of the dog. Puppies are generally
born black, brown, fawn or blue. The puppy coat then fades to light gray or
cream. As the dogs reach maturity, they darken again to their adult coat in any
of the four colors, black, brown, blue, or fawn. The final coat color is
somewhere between the puppy coat and the yearling coat. |
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Temperament |
Known for his "bounce," the exuberant
Beardie will charm you with his joyous, affectionate, happy-go-lucky ways. He is
playful and lively with an always wagging tail. The perfect companion for
children. Enthusiastic, stable and self-confident. Males tend to be more bold
and outgoing, while females tend to be calmer and more submissive. The Beardie
needs to be with people and not left alone without anything to do. They are
humorous and high-energy dogs. Very trainable for many activities. Obedience
training is a must as Beardies think a lot and can be headstrong at times. The
Beardie is a natural herder of people and animals. They are noisy barkers, but
are not watch dogs. They should not be shy or aggressive. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 20-22 inches (51-56cm.)
Weight: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Generally healthy. Beware of hip dysplasia. Their
dense coat may conceal external parasite infestation. |
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Living Conditions |
The Bearded Collie is not recommended for
apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do best with at least an
average-sized yard. Beardies can sleep outdoors and make excellent farm dogs.
They are also good in windy, rugged or wet areas since the dogs will go out in
all weather conditions. It does not like to be confined and should have a place
to run off of its lead. The Beardie prefers to be outdoors. |
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Exercise |
This is an active dog that needs lots of exercise,
which includes a
long daily walk. This
breed also will greatly enjoy time to run free in a safe area. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 14-15 years |
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Litter Size |
4 - 12 - Average 7 |
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Grooming |
Daily brushing of the long, shaggy coat is
important. Mist the coat lightly with water before you begin. Tease out mats
before they get bad, and give extra attention when the dog is shedding. Use the
comb sparingly. If you prefer, the coat can be professionally
machine-clipped every two months or so. Eyes, ears and paws should be checked
daily. Bath or dry shampoo when necessary. It is difficult to locate ticks in
the thick undercoat, so check regularly. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
The Bearded Collie is a descendant of the Polish
Sheepdog (the Polski Owczarek Nizinny or PON) which was first introduced into
Scotland in 1514 by a Polish sea captain who traded three of his dogs to a
Scottish shepherd for a valuable ram and ewe. The dogs were bred with local
herding stock and this formed the foundation for the Bearded Collie breed. For
Centuries, the Beardie was used in Scotland as a herder of both sheep and
cattle, and was known variously as the "Highland Sheepdog," the
"Highland Collie," and the "Hairy Moved Collie." Collie is
the Scottish word for herding dog, derived from the "colley" or "coaley"
black-faced sheep. The name Bearded Collie comes from the long hair under the
Beardie's chin which flows into the chest, forming a "beard." The
Beardie's lovable personality and appearance makes him an ideal companion and
family dog. The breed almost disappeared in the early part of the
twentieth century, but was rescued through mating a pair in 1944. It is
still not very widespread. Still fairly rare in the United States, the first US
litter of Beardies was whelped in 1967. The Bearded Collie is in all likelihood
related to the bobtail (Old English Sheepdog). It is very similar although the
Beardie is smaller, leaner and has an undocked tail. Some of the Beardie's
talents are tracking, herding, agility, competitive obedience, and performing
tricks. |
| Group |
Herding, AKC Herding |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Bearded Collie Posters and Prints!
Nellie Rose, the Bearded Collie that loves to swim.
Baxter, the Bearded Collie at 5 months old
Shaggy, the Bearded Collie at 8 years old and 45 pounds
(21 kg.)
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Bearded Collie Pictures Page 1
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