he bouncy, boisterous Beardie clowns his way through life.

Vital Stats

Height: 20 to 22 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 55 pounds
Coat: shaggy and long
Life span: 12 to 14 years

Summary
The Bearded Collie was developed in Scotland to herd sheep and cattle in any weather or terrain. They function today as excellent family companions, show dogs, working sheepdogs, or even all three.

Because of their energy and quickness they are well suited to competing in obedience, rally, agility, and other dog sports Full Bearded Collie profile on DogTime.com
[usrlist “Ease of training:5” “Amount of shedding:4” “Compatible with kids:4” “Dog friendly:4” “Good for new owners:4” “Heat Tolerance:3” “Mouthiness:3” “Apartment appropriate:3″ ” Energy Level:3″ “General health:3” “Easy to groom:2” “Ease at being home alone:2”]