You're Thinking about a Beardie?
The Bearded Collie, has its roots in Scotland. A herding
dog, it maintains its instinct to do the task for which it was bred.
The Beardie is a medium sized dog with a long shaggy, double
coat; the soft fluffy undercoat and the coarse outer protective coat. Grooming for the adult should take about an hour
a week; the youngster going through coat changes might require brushing/combing several times a week.
Beardie Temperament
The Beardie is a fun-loving, affectionate breed. Some are bouncy, some are laid back and
sedate, but none should be timid or shy. A Beardie is not a watchdog, other than for his bark. He's likely to greet stranger
and friend with equal enthusiasm. Beardies get along well with each other and get along well with other animals -- including
cats. He was bred to keep a flock together and it should come as no surprise if he gives in to his instincts to chase and
gather, whether it is a group of children, a flock of sheep or your other beardies.
A Beardie needs to be well excercised and have plenty to do. There are a great variety
of activities you can enjoy with your dog. Agility, herding, obedience, conformation, tracking and flyball are only some of
them. A beardie can excel at all of them.
A fenced yard is particularly valuable for the Beardie-owned; but should not be taken
as a license for your Beardie to take up residence in the backyard. A Beardie left alone for any length of time is not a happy
beardie and may resort to barking, digging or other behavior that will not endear you to your neighbors.
