Bearded Collie

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History/Origin
The Bearded Collie originated from Scotland and is believed to be descended from either the Magyar Komondor of Center Europe or the Sheepdog of Poland. There are actual records of two valley Polish sheepdogs that were carried into Scotland by traders from Polland in 1514. Although dogs with features strikingly similar to Bearded Collies were portrayed in 18th century arts, it was only in the early part of nineteenth century when description of the pedigree was first published.

There used to be two strains from the breed.– These are: the white and brown Border Collie (with a faintly wavy coat), and the gray and white Highland Collie. These two strains were then crossed and combined, which resulted in the present-day Bearded Collie that we know.

The breed of Bearded Collie was popular as determined sheep and cattle herders over the cold, rugged Scottish terrain. However, the breed acquired popularity in dog shows during the Victorian age. Right after the First World War, the breed was again propagated exclusively for work and was highly valued as herding dogs.

Ultimately, some of the dogs were transported to Britain and America to serve as show dogs. The breed was finally recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1977 and has since then gained fame in prestigious dog shows. Since then, it has also gained a reputation as a talented herder.

Description
Classified under the medium-sized group, the Bearded Collie has a long, slender, and powerfully built body. The Bearded Collie’'s thick coat of fur is composed of a wooly undercoat and a coarse and somewhat straight outer coat. The dog wears a cheerful and curious expression.

The dog runs with sturdy but very agile movements and is capable of making sharp turns, instant starts, and abrupt stops. It has the energy and stamina that enables it to keep up with running after sheep and cattle for long intervals of time.

Temperament
The very energetic Bearded Collie is dynamic and always on the go. Aside from its speed, its traits of being intelligent and compliant displays its independent judgment.

The dog also likes to clown around and is fond of children. However, owners should be careful when letting it play with children as it might be too vigorous for little kids and may have the tendency to shove the children during play.