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Bearded
Collie
The
Bearded Collie wears a long, thick coat that reflects its Komondor
ancestry. One of England's oldest breeds, it has long served as
a working and show dog because of its tough physique and gentle
disposition. It covers challenging terrain with ease, tolerates
damp climate and drives cattle like a champ.
The
distinct coat can be black, blue and gray with white and brown markings
around the head, chest and tail. A 1771 Gainesborough portrait includes
a Bearded Collie and reflects the dog's popularity as a house pet.
Bearded Collies love to play outdoors and retain calm dispositions.
IDEAL
BREED CHARACTERISTICS
Size:
Males 21 to 22 inches, Females 20 to 21 inches (at the withers).
Appearance:
Strong, lean body with active, free motion.
Coat
and Color: Flat, shaggy, medium-length coat, slightly waved
and naturally parted along the line of the body. Black, blue, brown
or tan color with or without white marks on the face, skull, chest,
neck, legs and tail tip; may lighten with maturity.
Head:
Broad skull with a rounded muzzle; large eyes blend with the coat
color; low, medium-sized ears.
Tail:
Long, low, with a slight curve.
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