How Do You Identify A Bearded Collie?
Bearded Collies or “Beardies”, as they are more commonly known, are the result of a cross breeding between Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, that were imported to Scotland, and the native farm collies of the Scottish Highlands during the 16th century. This bouncing ball of matted fur and energy was the shepherd’s aid for centuries, hunting down and rounding up sheep that had wandered throughout the rocky and treacherous terrain of the Scottish Highlands. The species has always been considered a working dog and wasn’t paid much attention to until a Beardie won a British Dog Show Championship in 1959. Since then, this breed has become relatively common in cold climates throughout the world, as this dog was designed for freezing weather. Here is a guide on how to recognize a Bearded Collie should you see one. Look at the dog’s fur since this is by far the most obvious trait. The dog has an incredibly thick and shaggy outer coat of wiry waterproof fur. Under this is a thick and soft coat designed
