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AKC Height: Ideally, 21-22 inches for adult dogs and 20-21 inches for adult bitches. Color:  All Bearded Collies are born either black, blue, brown or fawn, with or without white markings. With maturity, the coat color may lighten.

 

Basic Requirements: Twice weekly brushing will help to control moderate shedding. Bearded Collies need a yard in which to run and exercise. They are active and love to play games with their owners.

 

Temperament: Bearded Collies are happy, vivacious dogs. They want to be with their families and are good with children. They will bark if a stranger comes to the door.

 

Health: (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is 13 years. Watch for Addison's disease, Hip Dysplasia, Thyroid disease, EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency)

 

Bearded Collie breeders/rescue links

Bearded Collie Club of America, Inc, www.beardie.net/bcca

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