Some facts about the Bearded Collie Dog

• The Bearded Collie is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by shepherds in Scotland.
• Size: Males: 21-22 inches at the withers; Females: 20-21 inches at the withers
• Weight: Males: 18-27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 18-27 kg (40-60 lbs)
• Life span 14-15 years
• The size of an average litter is 7 pupies.
• Coat: undercoat: soft, furry and close; Outercoat: flat, harsh, strong and shaggy
• Color: brown, black, blue or fawn, with or without white markings.
• Tail: fairly long.
• Eyes: large and usually matching the color of the coat color.
• Ears: medium-sized, long-haired and hanging
• Skull: broad and flat.
• Nose: large and squared with a color matching the coat.
• Country/Region of Origin: Scotland
• Original purpose: herding sheep and cattle
• Nicknames: "Beardie" "bouncing Beardie".
• The Bearded Collie breed ranks 104 out of 155 breeds in popularity in the U.S., according to the AKC.
• In training, Bearded males are more likely to follow instructions and bitches are more independent.
• Bearded Collies were previously known as Highland Collies or Highland Sheepdogs.
• Bearded Collies are lively and playful and are very good with children.
• Beardies, with their waterproof coats, love to play outside even in wet weather