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Herdingmedium🌍 Scotlandsheepdog and companion
Bearded Collie
Playful, intelligent, exuberant, hardy
Popularity
580
Shaggy herder bred for Scottish hills; boisterous, bright, and thrives on activity.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
double coat with soft, furry, close undercoat and flat, harsh, strong shaggy outer coat
Colors
black, blue, brown, fawn with white
Male height
21–22 in
Female height
20–21 in
Male weight
50–60 lb
Female weight
45–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
2
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
4
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
