While Bearded Collies are overall healthy dogs, some of the conditions this breed is predisposed to include hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, hip dysplasia and allergies.
The Beardoodle's mixed breed make - up means he isn't eligible to join the American Kennel Club (AKC) however both parent breeds are long - time members; the Poodle joined AKCs «sporting» group in 1887
while the Bearded Collie was named to AKC's «herding» group in 1976.
Not exact matches
While the disease can affect any animal, dogs from the following breeds may be at an increased risk of developing Addison's disease: Standard poodle, Great Dane, Portuguese water dog, West Highland white terrier, Rottweiler, English springer spaniel, Welsh springer spaniel, German shorthaired pointer, Soft - coated wheaten terrier, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, and the
Bearded collie.
A British Kennel Club standard for the
bearded collie did not appear until the late 19th century,
while American Kennel Club recognition did not occur until 1976.
The
bearded collie usually avoids biting
while herding but is known to bark frequently.
The
bearded collie has a harsh, rough coat that needs frequent grooming,
while the Polish lowland sheepdog has a dense, long and thick coat that needs moderate grooming.
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collie dog male and female
bearded collie has a height ranging from 20 - 22 inches (51 - 56 cm),
while for the weight (both male and bertina) about 40 - 60 pounds (18 - 27 kg.)
While there should be plenty of coat, a
bearded collie's coat should not reach or drag on the ground as these are working sheepdogs.
Breeds such as Australian Shepherds,
Bearded Collies, Border
Collies, and Corgis are natural sheepherders so it's a great way to give them plenty of exercise
while utilizing their herding intuition.