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The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, [1] but now mostly a popular family companion. Bearded Collies have an average weight of 18–27 kilograms (40–60 lb). Males are around 51–56 centimetres (20–22 in) tall at the withers while females are around 51–53 centimetres (20–21 ...
Collies may have a genetic disease, named canine cyclic neutropenia, or grey collie syndrome. This is a stem cell disorder. [10] Puppies with this disorder are quite often mistaken for healthy Blue Merles, even though their colour is a silver grey. [citation needed] Affected puppies rarely live more than 6 months.
The collie breeds including the Bearded Collie and Border Collie are well known, as are the Australian kelpie and Australian Working kelpie, Welsh Corgis. They make good family dogs and are at their best when they have a job to do. [1] These dogs have been bred as working dogs and need to be physically and mentally active.
Here are just a few ways that your Collie will let you know that they love you a whole bunch. The first sign is that your dog may stare at you — intently. You are the object of their affection ...
The most successful owner at winning Crufts was H. S. Lloyd, pictured here with three dogs from his "of Ware" kennel including Luckystar of Ware, two-time winner of Best in Show (pictured middle). The title Best in Show is awarded to the dog chosen as winner of the annual Crufts dog show, according to conformation show rules.
Most fanciers agree that the Bearded Collie was among the original stock used in developing today's breed. [9] Some speculate that the Russian Owtchar was among the breed's ancestors. [according to whom?] The Old English Sheepdog was at first called the "Shepherd's Dog" and was exhibited for the first time at a show in Birmingham, England, in 1873.
David Patrick O'Hara (born 9 July 1965) is a Scottish stage and character actor.A graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, he is best known to audiences for his numerous supporting roles in high-profile films; including Irishman Stephen in Braveheart, dimwitted mobster Fitzy in The Departed, hitman Mr. X in Wanted, and Albert Runcorn in Harry Potter and the Deathly ...
The Rough Collie (also known as the Long-Haired Collie) is a long-coated dog breed of medium to large size that, in its original form, was a type of collie used and bred for herding sheep in Scotland. More recent breeding has focused on the Collie as a show dog, and also companion.