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Bearded Collie
The bouncy, boisterous Beardie clowns his way through life.
Height: 20 to 22 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 55 pounds Coat: shaggy and long Life span: 12 to 14 years Breed Group: Herding Dogs The Bearded Collie was developed in Scotland to herd sheep and cattle in any weather or terrain. They function today as excellent family companions, show dogs, working sheepdogs, or even all three. Because of their energy and quickness they are well suited to competing in obedience, rally, agility, and other dog sports.
Bearded Collie profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
Drooling potential
Friendly toward strangers
Heat tolerance
Intelligence
Need for exercise
Playfulness
Predatory tendencies
Tendency to bark or howl
Vigor
Watchdog ability
Compatible with kids
Easy to groom
Energy level
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