Collies

A collie is a distinctive type of herding dog, ultimately originating in Britain, especially in the upland areas of the north and west. It is a medium-sized, fairly lightly-built dog with a pointed snout, and many types have a distinctive white pattern over the shoulders. Collies are very active and agile, and most types have a very strong herding instinct.

Collies are always alert and are active and agile. The fur may be short, flat, or long, and the tail may be smooth, feathered, or bushy.Working collies are extremely energetic and agile dogs with great stamina, well able to run all day without tiring, even over very rough or steep ground.

Bearded Collie

Bearded Collie Dog Breed

Bearded Collie Dog Classification:

Bearded Collies are working herd dogs.

Other Names: Beardie, Highland Collie, Mountain Collie, Hairy Mou'ed Collie, Argle Bargle, Highland Sheepdog, Hairy Moved Collie,

Bearded Collie in Foreign Languages:

Croatian: bradati koli

Origins: Bearded Collies were initially bred to herd sheep and cattle in Great Britain.

Description: Bearded Collies are long and lean, medium sized dogs.

Size: Bearded Collie weigh between 40 to 60 lbs, they stand 20 to 22 inches tall.

	weight	height
Male	40-60 lbs	21-22 inches tall
Female	40-60 lbs	20-22 inches tall

Coat: The Bearded Collie has a long, shaggy, waterproof, double coat long double coat,that is black, blue, brown, or fawn with white or tan markings.

Disposition: Bearded Collies are good family dogs, they are good with children. Bearded Collies do require regular exercise, mental stimulation or a job that meets will accomplish those taks. Bearded Collies are generally happy, affectionate dogs, they require a firm, calm hand when being trained.

Type Dog: Bearded Collies are herd dogs.

Litter Size: Bearded Collie give birth to litters of 4 to 12 puppies

Behavior: Bearded Collies instinctively bark a lot but they are not known to be watch dogs. Bearded Collies are excellent workers, they were bred to be hardy and reliable. Bearded Collies able to stand up to the harshest conditions and weather.

Traits: Friendly, active, affectionate, playful

Country of Origin: Scotland

Life Span: Bearded Collie dogs typically live 12 to 14 years.

Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC

Bearded Collie