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Brent McCoy
The Bearded Collie (nicknamed the "Beardie" or "Bouncing Beardie" and also called the "Highland Collie" or "Mountain Collie") is a Scottish herding breed that features a distinctive shaggy coat which is usually black, brown, blue or fawn with white markings. The breed first appeared in the early 1500s, and they were originally raised for the key intention of herding sheep. Just a few of their most distinct characteristics are usually seen as their extremely high level of energy that results in a characteristic "bounce" as well as their playful and devoted nature - which essentially make the Bearded Collie a familiar selection for owners or families looking for a dog to include in just about every activity they do. The Bearded Collie is known to have first appeared in Scotland where they were bred for the function of tirelessly herding sheep. They are said to have descended from Polish Lowland Sheepdogs that arrived in Scotland as items of trade during the early 1500s which were bred with local British herding breeds such as the Komondor. Bearded Collies are classed as a medium-sized breed. The suggested standard size for the Bearded Collie male is 21-22 inches tall from paw to shoulder and a weight of 50-60 pounds, while the suggested size for female Bearded Collies is 20-21 inches tall from paw to shoulder with a weight of 40-45 pounds. The Bearded Collie is legendary for their lively, playful, energetic and devoted nature as well as their "bounce". They are typically accommodating with strangers, which can mean they are fairly unsuitable as a guard dog. The Bearded Collie is also known to be quite intelligent - scoring equal 34th in comparison with other dogs when considering their capability to be trained obedience commands. They are also well-known to be playful with kids who they may try to herd without proper training - but even so they are often very suitable as a family pet. The Bearded Collie is usually quite pleasant with other animals that they're raised with. The Bearded Collie needs a large, well-fenced yard or even a farm to give them room to run around as well as prevent them from escaping, so they are quite unsuitable for life in an apartment. They are built to withstand the cold and wet weather, but they are not entirely uncomfortable in warmer conditions either. The Bearded Collie loves leisure activities such as chasing after a frisbee or ball, taking part in agility, swimming, running alongside a bicycle and learning tricks. They have a very high degree of energy and this calls for exercise each day in the manner of long walks with occasional jogs to inhibit destructive behavior problems and keep them happy and healthy. The Bearded Collie could make the right dog breed for an active owner or family who can keep up with their high demand for physical and mental stimulation. They are fitting for anybody who is prepared to perform a very high amount of grooming and allow time to provide them with early obedience training and a lot of ongoing mental challenges in addition to take them for long walks each day and bestow a high quantity of love and attention - they are a dog that love to be with their family and are not one to be left in the yard all day.
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