Bearded Collie
Herding Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 20-21 in, Males 21-22 in
Weight
45-55 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-14 yrs
History
The Bearded Collie's origin is a bit unclear, as is common for many dogs used primarily by peasants and shepherds. Most believe that they descended from Central European breeds such as Polish Lowland Sheepdogs and Komondorok that were brought to Scotland in the 1500s where they were bred to local Scottish dogs.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Bearded Collies share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Noise Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Outgoing, friendly, affectionate, and clownish
Independent and can be very headstrong and stubborn, making training a bit challenging
Very alert and love to bark- they will always let you know if a person or animal is close by
Smart, resourceful, and confident
If bored, left alone for long, or confined, they may bark constantly or try to escape (which they are quite talented at doing)
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