Bearded collie is a breed of dog that originated in the 1500’s in Scotland. The dogs were first used to herd cattle and sheep. They still occasionally serve as herding dogs today. But most bearded collies are kept as pets.
Bearded collies have a soft undercoat and a coarse, shaggy outer coat. The hair forms whiskers and a beard around the mouth. The dogs are born black, brown, blue, or yellowish-brown, usually with white markings. Most lighten in color by the time they are adults. Adult dogs measure 20 to 22 inches (51 to 56 centimeters) high at the shoulder and weigh from 50 to 60 pounds (23 to 27 kilograms).
