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Bearded Collie

Bearded CollieBearded Collies are considered to be overly enthusiastic, playful, and highly energetic. An independent thinker and often the center of attention, these dogs have a great sense of humor. With its high intellectual abilities, obedience training is relatively easy. The Bearded Collie loves kids, but may be a little too rambunctious for smaller children. In fact, they may even try to herd them when playing.

Although the exact origin of the Bearded Collie is unknown, it is thought that this dog probably originated from one of two breeds: the Lowland Polish Sheepdog or the Magyar Komondor. We do know that two Lowland Polish Sheepdogs made their way to Scotland when Polish traders brought the dogs there sometime in 1514.

The Bearded Collie has been known by several other names, including the Beardie, the Highland Sheepdog, and the Highland Collie.

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Famous Bearded Collies in the Movies and TV

While Bearded Collies are known for their roles as show and working dogs, the breed has also been seen in television, movies and catalogs. Some of the credits which can be attributed to the breed include the Shaggy Dog, a 2006 comedy from Walt Disney featuring Tim Allen.

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