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Bearded Collie |
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| The bearded collie is one of
the oldest of the Scottish herding breeds. A story is told of a Polish ship
landing in Scotland in the 16th century to pick up a shipment of sheep. The
ships owner had brought some Polish Lowland Shepherd Dogs with him which he
used to separate the sheep he wished to buy from the rest of the flock. The
Scottish shepherd was so impressed with the efficient herders that he
offered to exchange a good horned ram for a pair of dogs. The deal was made.
These dogs, inter-bred with the local Highland Collies, became the
foundation stock of today's Beardies. Whether this story is fact or just a
legend, it adds to the mystique of this wonderful breed! Beardies are described as being an energetic and intelligent breed. How true this is - beardies need regular exercise each day and need something to do. If you don't give a beardie something to do, they will find something - and many a beardie owner tells of being outsmarted by their beardie! Continue your discovery of the world of beardies on
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[Beardie
Colours] [Grooming] |
