Bearded Collie
history
The bearded collie is one of the oldest breeds in the UK.
These dogs have been known to humans for a very long time, which is confirmed
by much documentary evidence. Among the first images of bearded collie dogs are
in a portrait painted by Gainsborough in 1771 and a portrait of Reynolds in
1772. Also, the description of the breed was published in 1818 in the issue of
the Live Stock Journal.
They were also called Highland Collie, Mountain Collie or
Hairy Collie. Such shaggy, long-haired dogs have been helping in farms for
centuries, being universal and very useful animals. The lack of earlier
evidence is explained very simply - farmers in the Middle Ages could not read
and write, respectively, they could not keep any records. But dogs were bred
solely on the basis of their useful qualities.
Consequently, there is no accurate evidence of exactly how
dogs got into medieval England. But there is a dominant suggestion that a
Polish trader who visited Scotland in the early 16th century traded a pair of
Polish low-lying sheepdogs. They were destined to become the basis for the
future breed, which would later be associated with England, but not with
Poland.
Probably, Polish Shepherds were crossed with local
shepherds, and other dogs (which is difficult to say since for centuries they
were free to interbreed with a lot of breeds), and in the end, turned out to be
a great dog with very noticeable hair. The bearded collie helped to herd the
sheep and even find the missing, who fought off the herd - to drive them back,
the dog barked loudly and jumped in front of such a sheep.
Despite the fact that the breed of bearded collie did
not have its own club, and did not have any specific written standard,
these dogs were very popular in the Victorian era and even participated in
agricultural exhibitions. The greatest support was provided by shepherds who
used these dogs as sheepdogs.
However, the modern bearded collie is a credit to G.O.
Willison. After World War II, dogs were bred to participate in the show ring.
He was also instrumental in the creation of the Bearded Collie Club in the UK -
it happened in 1955. In 1959, the Kennel Club granted the right to participate
in the competition.
Characteristics of the breed
popularity 04/10
training 07/10
size 05/10
mind 07/10
protection 02/10
Relationships with
children 10/10
Dexterity 08/10
Breed information
country |
Scotland |
lifetime |
14-15 years old |
height |
Males: 53-56 |
weight |
Males: 18-27 |
Longwool |
long-haired |
Color |
slate-grey, black, blue, all shades of gray, brown, and
short, with or without white marks |
price |
800 - 2500 $ |
Description
A bearded collie is a medium-sized dog with abundant and
thick hair that is not usually cut. The physique is great, the limbs are
medium, and the head is round with long ears. A muzzle with a beard. The tail is
short. The color can be slate-gray, black, blue, all shades of gray, brown, and
sand, with or without white marks.
personality
A bearded collie is a dog with a soft and kind character. It
is well suited for those people who have never had the experience of
communicating with a dog before, or such experience is very small. These pets
very rarely create problems, love harmonious relations with everyone, and with
pleasure build them in almost any condition. There are no exceptions - other
dogs in the park, your friends who come to your guests, just strangers - with
all the dog tries to make friends.
Aggression they almost never show, the maximum that can be -
is a restraint to strangers on the street, although at the closest acquaintance,
your pet is likely to behave friendly. Despite the fact that in terms of
character these dogs are very open and harmonious, in fact, if you want to have
such an animal, you should know that it is a very energetic dog.
Therefore, you will need to devote at least an hour a day to
active training, and the pace of your life should match the energy of the dog.
After all, if she misses, the energy will be directed in the wrong direction.
First, the dog may simply start to attract your attention, and sometimes the
ways in which it does it may not like it. Secondly, it can start to behave
somewhat destructively, not to attract attention, but just to splash out
somewhere energy.
They love to play, love to spend a lot of time on the
street, and love children because for them it is their first partner for games.
With children, they have a great understanding, in part because this breed has a
great sense of humor. However, these animals can be very emotional and even
short-tempered, especially when a small child overcomes their threshold of
patience. So the child should be taught the correct treatment, and children
under 5 years of age alone with the dog should not be left at all.
Bearded Collie is a very smart dog, which always understands
when it is in question, understands the owner, and can assimilate a lot of
commands. The negative aspects include self-confidence and stubbornness, as
well as the tendency to make decisions on their own. This came from the
shepherd's past when dogs had to make a decision under the influence of
circumstances in the absence of owners. In addition, sometimes they can bark
excessively, expressing their emotions. But this has a positive side, as the
dog can effectively perform guard functions, reporting the approach of
strangers.
teaching
Despite its kind and harmonious nature, sometimes can show
stubbornness. This can and should be fought and necessary to start from an
early age, establishing discipline in the house. However, it should be done
friendly, with a sense of humor, and without unnecessary negativity.
The same can be said about the learning process - training
should be fun and varied, otherwise the dog will start to get bored. A bearded
collie needs both encouragement and praise, and rigor when needed. Reward food,
playful form, and consistency - here are your allies. In tough and rough
conditions, the dog, on the contrary, will not develop normally.
care
You should understand that you will often have to comb long
hair, including wiping the beard, with which the water drips after drinking and
in which the food gets stuck. In addition, the long wool is covered with dirt
and an orator after each exit to the street. During molting, it will have to do more
often.
Despite the fact that thick wool also closes your eyes, you
need to check them daily for the presence of sediments and clean them, also do
not forget to clean your ears at least twice a week. Buy a dog at least once a
week, claws cut three times a month. The bearded collie does not tolerate heat very
well.
Common diseases
Here is a list of some of the diseases most commonly found
in this breed:
- Allergy
- hip dysplasia;
- hypothyroidism;
- progressive retinal atrophy;
- resistant pupil membrane.
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