| | | | | | | | Bearded Collie GiftsThe exact origins are unknown, however the standard story is that a shipment of sheep that traveled to Scotland in the early 16th century, brought with them half a dozen Polish sheep dogs. Fascinated by their herding skills, a Scottish shepherd traded some sheep for the dogs and crossed them with unidentified Scottish dogs, which produced the ancestors of today’s dogs. In the modern era, most credit is given to Olive Wilson, who was sent a Bearded Collie instead of the Shetland Sheepdog she had wanted. Wilson kept the dog, and began searching for a stud,... (continued below)
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 | (continued) ...eventually purchasing a dog from a Scot who was emigrating. These two form one of the few traceable ancestries of the breed.
Classified as a medium size dog, the Bearded Collie measures 21-22 inches at the withers, and weighs 40-60 lbs. They come in four colors, with or without white markings: black, blue, brown and fawn, all of which may lighten with age.
Originally bred to herd sheep and cattle, breeding of the Bearded Collie in recent years has focused more on producing sound, healthy pets. They are a good-natured dog, but retain the high energy level that was needed for their original purpose. This requires regular exercise sessions to keep them occupied and out of trouble. Their long coat needs at least weekly grooming. Although many pet owners opt for a shorter cut in summer, this does not eliminate the need for frequent combing. © DogDecor.com | | | | |