Today we will check 10 facts about Bearded Collie. Bearded Collie is known as a herding breed of dog. Now let’s check the 10 facts:
10 Facts about Bearded Collie
The average price of a Bearded Collie is around $700 but they can become extremely expensive depending on the breeder.
The Bearded Collie is a descendant of the Polish sheepdog (the Polski Owczarek Nizinny or PON) that was first introduced in Scotland in 1514 by a Polish sea captain who traded three of his dogs to a Scottish shepherd for a ram and ewe.
Owners or potential owners of the Bearded Collie should take special note of the frequency of Addison’s disease.
The most notable Bearded Collie ever seen on screen is the famous Buck Bundy of ‘Married with Children’ TV show.
An average Bearded Collie weighs 40-60 lbs and grows to a height of 20-22 inches.
Another fact – the loyalty of the Bearded Collie to its owner can be seen in a story from Dallas, Texas; a woman was being attacked and her Bearded Collie defended her from almost certain sexual assault.
Some of the serious faults noticed in the Bearded Collie are the snippy muzzle, flat or steep croup, and excessively long and silky coat. The later force many owners give the Collies a ‘puppy hair cut’ which reduces the need for brushing substantially but does not eliminate it completely.
The Bearded Collie has become extremely popular over the last half of the century, in the most part thanks to an individual Bearded Collie, ‘Potterdale Classic at Moonhill,’ which picked up first place at ‘Crufts’ in 1989.
The Bearded Collie has an average life span of about 14-15 years and a litter size of 4-12.
Its name comes from the long hair under its Beardie’s chin which flows into the chest forming a “beard”.
Hope you like these interesting facts about Bearded Collie!
