The bearded collie is classified as a herding breed with it's origins in Scotland. This breed of dog come with some inherited traits that are specific to this breed. Bearded collies have excellent dispositions. They are lively, self-confident, hypoallergenic and alert. Beardies need routine grooming and exercise.
A bearded collie is much bigger than a border collie and the bearded collie has longer hair than the border collie.
Collie
Yes! The Old English Sheepdog is the ancestor of the Bearded Collie. My aunt had both.
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Yes!
A dog that looks like Pippin from Come Outside programmes
No, the Bearded Collie sheds.
as shepherd
Friendly and loving
Lots of hugs and kisses!
Addison's Disease
Hi, not that i know of. There are 5 types of collie which are: Rough Collie Bearded Collie Border Collie Smooth Collie Shetland collie. these help more : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collie http://www.collienet.com/index.html