The Gordon Setter originated in Scotland and was bred to hunt/retrieve game for their owners. They are thought to be a mixture of the English Spaniel, Land Spaniel and the Spanish Pointer. These dogs originally were bred and used for working alongside their masters on a hunt, but today are more used as either show dogs or family companions due to their sweet nature.

This breed has a lean, toned body with straight muscular legs. Their muzzle is long, possessing a gentle bite which aids in retrieving/carrying game and they have large friendly eyes. The Gordon Setter has big floppy ears and a sensitive nose that enables them to quickly find their prey, as well as a long, slender tail that when in the water acts as a rudder.

The Gordon Setter is a calm, well behaved breed that will make a great family pet. They interact well with children and other pets but will need a lot of socialization as puppies to get to this state. This breed will need to be brought around other dogs/animals and busier public situations to get them comfortable with people and loud areas so they don’t become timid adults.

Breed Group

Sporting

Size

Males: 24-27 inches high

Females: 23-26 inches high

Weight

Males: 55-80 lbs
Females: 45-70 lbs

Color(s)

The Gordon Setter will come in only 1 coat coloration which is the black and tan. They have specific colour patching throughout their body that must coincide with the breed standards and if it does not, will count as a disqualification in the show ring!

Coat

This breed has a sleek flat coat that is smooth to the touch. They should not have curled or frizzy fur as only the straight coat is permitted for show requirements of the breed’s standard.

Life Expectancy

About 10-12 years.

Personality

The Gordon Setter is a sweet, loving companion that will make an excellent pet! They love people and are exceptionally affectionate with their owners, showing sheer loyalty and devotion to them at all times. They are clever and relaxed, making them an easier breed to train provided their owners use gentle methods and repetition. Although they have a serene persona, these dogs will need a large amount of exercise to keep them healthy and happy.

This breed can be protective of their property and will make a good watchdog that will be ready to alert their owners of intruders! Despite their friendly character, the Gordon Setter will be weary of people they haven’t met but will warm up quickly once they have been introduced.

Care

The Gordon Setter will need a moderate amount of grooming to upkeep their coat. Brushing 2-3 times per week and bathing every 2 months will be perfect to keep their coat mat free. This breed is prone to hypothyroidism, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, hip dysplasia, bloat and cataracts.

Training

These dogs will need repetition and clear techniques to teach them obedience or any type of training. Their owner will need to be positive and firm to show the dog that they mean business! Gordon Setters are an intelligent breed and will be able to grasp training concepts much quicker if they are taught in short lessons multiple times per day, so for every session the information will sink in more effectively.

Activity

The Gordon Setter will need at least 1 hour of exercise per day which would be best if done in an off-leash park so they can run! These dogs love to swim so that is also an excellent option to burn off their energy. They will do well in a household environment that has a backyard because they need as much space as possible to live in.

The Golden Retriever was first developed in the British Islands. The breed comes from crosses between the Flat-Coated Retriever, Spaniel breeds, Setters, the Newfoundland and possibly the Bloodhound. This breed was first shown as the Golden Flat-Coat.

Highly obedient, the Golden Retriever as been used for many tasks like hunting and tracking, but also for narcotics detection, guiding blind people and service dog for the disabled.

Breed Group

Sporting

Size

Male: 23-24 inches

Female: 21½-22½ inches

Weight

Male: 65-75 lbs

Female: 55-65 lbs

Color(s)

The Golden Retriever can come in any shades of golden and feathering can be lighter.

Coat

The Golden Retriever’s outer coat is lying close to body, stiff and tough, but never coarse. It can be straight or wavy with moderate feathering on back of forelegs and under the body. Feathering is heavier on back of thighs, under the tail and front of the neck. Hairs on the front of legs, paws and on the head are short and smooth.

Life Expectancy

About 10 – 12 years.

Personality

These lovable dogs are known for their great charm and their high intelligence. In fact, the Golden Retriever, eager to please, is very easy to train and excels in obedience competitions. Well-mannered, sweet, patient and gentle with children, this breed makes an outstanding family dog.

The Golden Retriever is loyal and confident, loving and cheerful. This dog is friendly with everyone which makes it a poor guard dog. It constantly needs to be around people to be happy.

Care

The Golden Retriever is prone to hip dysplasia, congenital eye defects and skin allergies. The parents should be checked for heart problems. The Golden Retriever is very easy to take care of. It needs to be brushed, combed and dry shampooed regularly, but bathed only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.

Training

The Golden Retriever will thrive if the training is done softly. As it is eager to please its master, this breed is very easy to train and excels at obedience competitions.

Activity

The Golden Retriever is a very energetic dog that needs daily vigorous exercise. It will enjoy activities like running alongside you or your bicycle, swimming or retrieving.

The West Highland White Terrier originated in Scotland and were bred to be ratters but can also hunt otters and foxes. These dogs are Cairn Terriers that were born a pure white colouring and as more of them kept appearing in various litters, more were bred together, ending in the creation of a new breed. The West Highland also goes by the name Westie.

These little dogs are bundles of energy and enthusiasm! They are loving and affectionate dogs that will make a great family pet as they get along well with older children and interact quite well with other dogs. Smaller family pets such as mice, hamsters, and rats etc. should be monitored around this breed as they might confuse them for prey!

The Westie is a short breed that is slightly longer than they are high. These dogs are oddly quick and agile for their size but this attribute gives them their ability to hunt rodents easily. They have a double layered coat and a sharp muzzle that comes to a point. Their ears are triangular and prick upwards. The Westies tail is of medium length and they have short muscular legs.

Breed Group

Terrier

Size

Males: 10-12 inches high

Females: 9-11 inches high

Weight

Males: 15-22 lbs
Females: 13-16 lbs

Color(s)

The Westie will come in only one colour which is a solid white.

Coat

This breed has a messy double layered coat that aides them in cold weather. The under coat is plushy and warm while their top coat is straight with a hard texture. Their fur is long and will need to be stripped twice per year to keep it looking great.

Life Expectancy

About 15 years.

Personality

This little dog is a cheerful and outgoing breed that has a free spirited, uplifting charm about them. Great workers as well as pets, the Westie is a joy to own and will bring entertainment and excellent companionship to any owner. They can be a barky breed but will make great watchdogs for the household. This dog will need quite a bit of sleep to be their normally perky selves but are independent enough to find this time during the day!

The Westie is a friendly breed and will even be polite and outgoing with people they’ve never met! On the whole, this dog will make a great pet for people that enjoy a cuddly pet but also one that wants their own space and will not need company every second of the day.

Care

The Westie will need regular grooming so brushing 2-3 times per week will be perfect. Bathes should be given no more than every 2 months and the coat should be stripped bi-annually. This breed is prone to Perthes syndrome, skin allergies, liver disease, and sometimes hip dysplasia. Special attention should be brought to their ears which will need to be cleaned about once per month.

Training

The West Highland White Terrier will need a firm hand when training but is a very clever breed that will learn obedience quickly. They just need repetition and consistency to understand their owner’s commands and if this is done on a regular basis, they will grasp the concept rapidly. Westies can also learn many little tricks and will charm audiences once they perfect them!

Activity

The Westie will need to be taken out on regular walks or to an off-leash dog park so they can run around and burn off their energy. These little guys play indoors and will not need an excessive amount of exercise by the end of the day. They will do well in an apartment as long as they get their exercise daily. A backyard is not needed but having one is a bonus so they can run around outside in an outdoor environment.

The Skye Terrier originated in Scotland and was bred for human companionship but also to kill rodents. This dog was created by mixing the Maltese with a variety of Scottish Terriers and is now a recognized breed in the AKC. There is a legend about a Skye Terrier who visited his owner’s grave 10 years after he had died, until he too had passed away!

This unique looking dog has a very long body with short legs and large ears that are pricked upwards. This breed proportionately is two times as long as they are tall! They have a long tail and a thick double layered coat.

The Skye Terrier is notorious for their loyalty and faithfulness to their owner. Their upbeat attitude and charming personality make them great pets to own! This breed will be best in a home where there are no other animals because they might be more aggressive around other dogs and have the tendency to chase small animals such as cats, guinea pigs, hamsters etc.

Breed Group

Terrier

Size

Males: about 10 inches high
Females: about 10 inches high

Weight

Males: 35-40 lbs
Females: 25-30 lbs

Color(s)

The Skye Terrier will come in black, cream, fawn, light grey, or blue with their ears being black. Patches of white on the chest is permitted for show purposes.

Coat

This breed has a very thick double layered coat that is about 6 inches long. Their under coat is soft and keeps the dog warm, while the outer coat is a hard, wiry texture and will protect them from the colder elements like the rain and snow. The Skye Terriers coat will need daily grooming because it will have a tendency to tangle, but as puppies their fur is shorter but can take up to a year for them to fully grow their adult coat!

Life Expectancy

About 12-15 years.

Personality

The Skye Terrier is a charming, happy, devoted dog that literally thrives on their owner’s attention. This breed is incredibly loyal and wants only to please his owners. They are not the friendliest dog towards other animals or people but when introduced a number of times, they will warm up quickly. This dog loves to bark and will make a good watchdog because they will happily alert their owner of any strangers!

As puppies, this dog will need to be socialized extensively especially around other dogs, strangers and small pets so they will be more relaxed and familiar with these as adults. The Skye Terrier is a rare breed but will be a great pet for people looking for an affectionate dog!

Care

This breed will need extensive grooming because they have thick long coats that mat easily. Daily brushing is a must and constant monitoring of their back end for tangles will be needed. Bathing should be done every 2-3 months and monthly trims will be needed to keep their coat looking great! This breed is prone to degenerative disc disease, hyperthyroidism, cancer and autoimmune disease.

Training

The Skye Terrier will need a gentle training method to grasp the concept of obedience. They have a high motivation to please their owners so short training sessions and repetition will be excellent for this dog to learn! The Skye Terrier will need to be socialized as a puppy to familiarize themselves with other dogs and people because they can be aggressive towards these as adults if socializing is not done.

Activity

The Skye Terrier will need a long walk daily to burn off their energy. They play and entertain themselves throughout the day leaving them less energetic at night, so they will not need extensive exercise. These dogs will do well in an apartment because they don’t take up much room. A back yard is not needed but would be a benefit so they can run around in an outside environment at home.

The Scottish Terrier originated in Scotland and was bred to hunt smaller animals such as rodents, foxes and badgers on farmland. Typically on a hunt this breed would chase after their prey and follow it into their den, from there the owner would pull the dog out by the tail with the prey in the dogs mouth! Although they have a sweet appearance, the Scottie dog is a vicious little hunter that is excellent at their job.

These dogs were first recognized in the late 1800’s and were originally named Aberdeen Terriers as this is the name of the city in Scotland where they were first bred. They are a courageous, animated little dog that can have a very moody temperament. They have a willful attitude but possess an affectionate and caring demeanor. This little dog is not used for their hunting abilities today, but more so a companion to people.

The Scottish Terrier is a stout little dog that is athletic and muscular giving them weight to back up their strength when on a hunt. They have short legs and a long tail that is thick purely for the purpose of being able to lift the dog by it! The Scottie’s ears are medium sized while pricked upward and they have a long powerful muzzle used to crush their prey.

Breed Group

Terrier

Size

Males: 10-11 inches high

Females: 10-11 inches high

Weight

Males: 19-23 lbs
Females: 18-21 lbs

Color(s)

The Scottish Terrier comes in a variety of coat colours such as brindle, black, white and dark grey. Most commonly seen is the black but all 4 colours are accepted for this breed.

Coat

This breed has a very thick coat that is double layered. Their outer coat is a harsh, rough, dense texture that protects them from the cold while the undercoat is a warm, plush texture to keep their body heat in. This breed has a unique haircut where their underbelly and leg fur are kept long all the way around their body to resemble a skirt!

Life Expectancy

About 12-15 years.

Personality

The Scottish Terrier has a very devoted loving character that develops a strong bond with their masters. These dogs will make great family pets because they interact well with older children and will only show affectionate regard with the family members. These dogs are known to have emotional moods, one moment they will be happy and the next moment they might be grumpy! Despite their moody behavior the Scottie is an animated character that will be a great dog to own.

This breed will be better with an owner that has experience raising or training dogs because they can be stubborn and will test their master to see how far they can go. House rules will need to be implemented immediately so they understand what is ok and what is not ok to do in the house. Training will need to be done in a gentle manner but with a firm hand otherwise they will become quite depressed!

Care

The Scottish Terrier will need a moderate amount of grooming as their coat can get tangled if this is not done. Brushing one to two times per week and bathing about once every two months will be perfect for this dog. They shed a small amount of fur and will be relatively easy to maintain. They are prone to skin allergies, difficult labor, jaw ailments, cancer, Scottie Cramp and luxating patella’s. Bladder cancer and infections may also be genetic in this breed, so when choosing a puppy, the potential owner should check the health background of the pups parents before making any decisions.

Training

This breed needs an owner who has experience in training because these dogs have a stubborn streak and a “my way or the highway” attitude at times. Positive gentle methods are needed or else they can become withdrawn from the training lesson. Sessions should be short and made to be fun as this encourages them to want to learn. The Scottie already has the mind set to please their owners, but this can be overcome by their moods.

Activity

The Scottish Terrier will need regular long walks or trips to an off-leash dog park to run around freely. They play during the day and will use up the majority of their energy so will not need an excessive amount of exercise after their owner comes home. This breed will do well in an apartment as long as they get their exercise. A backyard is not needed but would be a bonus so they could run around in an outdoor environment at home.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier originated in Scotland and was bred hunt down rodents, rabbits, weasels, badger, skunks and otters. These dogs are a mixture of the Skye Terrier and the Scotch Terrier which gives them their unique elongated body shape.

This breed is friendly, loving and make good family pets. They interact well with children and are highly devoted to their owners but are not a needy breed.

The Dandie Dinmont will enjoy their own space but will also cherish the time spent with their owners as they are affectionate and thrive on the attention they get. Although this breed is a great companion, they will need to be socialized with smaller animals such as cats when they’re puppies to ensure they will be stable around them as adults.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a unique looking dog that has a body longer than they are tall. They have large floppy ears and a short muzzle. The body of this breed is compact and muscular, giving them the agility and strength to hunt down animals that are almost the same size as them! The Dandie Dinmont will come in 2 colourings of fur that will be a darker version when they’re born and lighten as they age.

Breed Group

Terrier

Size

Males: 8-11 inches high
Females: 8-11 inches high

Weight

Males: 18-24 lbs
Females: 18-24 lbs

Color(s)

As adults this breed will come in a light red called mustard or a silver and black colouring called salt and pepper. As puppies the salt and pepper variety will be black with tan markings and will fade to the black with silver markings. The puppies with mustard colouring will be a dark brownish red and will fade to light reddish as adults.

Coat

The Dandie Dinmont has a double layered coat that is short and has a soft texture to the touch. The top coat is a bit more coarse and weathery while the undercoat is fluffy and plush. They have large silky tufts of fur on their chest, underbelly and head. These dogs have distinctive fur on their face that resembles a mustache, and the fur on their head makes them look as if they’re having a bad hair day!

Life Expectancy

About 12-15 years.

Personality

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a wonderful pet that is defensive of their families and territory. They are a caring and adventurous breed that will find fun things to do while their owners are not present. These little dogs, despite their size pack a lot of punch! They have been used as guard dogs because their fearless attitude and deep bark will often ward off strangers if the dog itself is not seen!

This breed would do better in a home with no other animals as they can become very jealous around dogs and other family pets. Although they enjoy their independent time, the Dandie Dinmont will still need a large amount of attention from their owners and are not be a breed to be left at home alone too often. These energetic dogs will be more aloof around people they’ve never met but after a few meetings will warm up quickly.

Care

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier will need a minimal amount of grooming to keep their coat looking great. Brushing about 2-3 times per week and bathing every 2 months will be perfect for this breed. Their coat will needed to be plucked once a year just to remove the dead fur. This breed is prone to epilepsy, hypothyroidism and intervertebral disc disease. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier might also inherit a couple of eye diseases such as luxating lens, and glaucoma.

Training

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier will need a very firm hand when training as they are stubborn dogs. Sessions should be kept short and made fun because this will encourage them to want to learn. Although repetition and daily practice will be needed, basic obedience is not high on their list of “to do” so owners will need to be patient and stay consistent. They are very intelligent little dogs and will learn quickly but are not highly motivated to do so.

Activity

This breed will need about a half an hour of exercise daily which could be time spend in an off-leash dog park or on a long walk. Chasing a ball or just playing with other dogs will tire this breed out effectively. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier will do well in an apartment and will not need a back yard but access to one would be a bonus. When walking this breed, the owner should always have a leash just in case they decide to chase after a small animal.

The Cairn Terrier originated in Scotland and was bred to hunt small animals and chase them into stone structures called cairns. This breed has helped create a few of the very common breeds known today such as the Skye Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier. These dogs became very popular in the 1940’s because the Wizard of Oz was released the previous year and the main furry co-star was the famous “Toto”.

This breed has a messy shaggy coat and small erected ears that prick upwards. Cairns have a solid body type that is lightweight yet able to take down small animals rapidly when necessary. Their muzzle is small and pointed while their jaws are remarkably strong. This little dog has short legs but are muscular which helps them chase their prey down easily. The Cairn Terrier has multiple coat colourings but it is hard to predict what the actual outcome will be because their colours change as the dog ages.

The Cairn Terrier is a curious breed that loves to explore new territory. They are courageous little dogs and have a great adoration and love for their owners. The Cairn Terrier is an energetic, happy-go-lucky character that will entertain their owners daily! Charming and outgoing, they make great working dogs as well as great family pets because they get along well with children and other dogs. Smaller family pets should be monitored around this breed as they might interpret your other furry critters as prey!

Breed Group

Terrier

Size

Males: 10-13 inches high
Females: 9-12 inches high

Weight

Males: 14-18 lbs
Females: 13-17 lbs

Color(s)

The Cairn Terrier comes in a variety of coat colours such as black, gray, brindle, red, and sand. As puppies, these dogs may be a different colour than their actual adult coat because the pigment in their fur will change as the dog ages.

Coat

This breed has a thick double layered coat that will keep them very warm when in colder temperatures. Their under coat is soft and plushy while their top coat is longer, coarse and hard to the touch. They have a shaggy look to them but this is the desired appearance for this breed.

Life Expectancy

About 12 – 15 years.

Personality

The Cairn Terrier is a responsive and alert dog giving them the ability to excel in training and hunting. These dogs can be stubborn and will test their owners to understand how the rules of the household work.

Although they have a willful streak, the Cairn Terrier wants to please their owners which is why they make such great working dogs, not only do they have the instinct and motivation to hunt, they have the determination to please their master.

This breed needs to be loved, they are not a dog to be left alone at home too often as they will become quite depressed or might even resort to damaging the house. They can be a barky breed but will make good watchdogs. Great with children, the Cairn Terrier is a fun loving pet that any family would be privileged to own.

Care

This breed will need regular grooming to keep their coat free of tangles. Brushing about 2-3 times per week and bathing once every 2 months will be perfect for this breed and will keep them looking great.

These dogs are prone to a few eye diseases such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy, corneal dystrophy, and cataracts. Hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, luxating patella’s and Legg Perthes syndrome may also be genetically inherited diseases the Cairn might develop.

Training

The Cairn Terrier will need an owner that is firm and will not sway when a cute look is given. These little dogs know how to manipulate their masters with the bat of an eye so consistency and repetition are the keys to training this breed. They are clever dogs that can learn quickly if they are taught using short lessons and fun techniques. Cairns can be very charming especially when they pick up little tricks that will impress any audience!

Activity

This breed will need to be taken out on regular walks or to an off-leash dog park to run around. They should never be walked off the leash as their instincts might kick in when they see a small animal they want to chase after. Cairns play during the day so will not need an excessive amount of exercise at night to tire them out. These dogs will do well in an apartment as long as they are taken out regularly. A back yard would be great for them to roam around in but is not needed.

The Scottish Deerhound originated in Scotland and was bred to hunt deer, just as its name suggests. This breed is in close blood relation to the Irish Wolfhound and the Highland Greyhound. These dogs would be brought on hunting trips and would be commanded to “stalk” a deer and literally run it down. This was usually done with at least 2 Scottish Deerhounds, 1 to distract and the other to make the move. Today this dog is most common in Luring competitions as they have speed and a hounds determination for its prey.

The Scottish Deerhound is a tall shaggy dog with a body similar to that of a Greyhounds. They are slender with long muscular legs and a straight tail. They have a large head with small floppy ears and a long muzzle. The body of the Deerhound is muscular which will aid in their speed during a hunt. Their coat is a harder, wiry texture which is needed for the colder temperatures they work in.

This is one of the rare breeds of dogs that came very close to extinction, but were revived in the early 1800’s. As a sighthound does, this breed hunts with his eyes more so then anything else. They make great companions as much as working dogs, but today they are more valued as pets.

Breed Group

Hound

Size

Males: 28-32 inches

Females: 28-32 inches

Weight

Males: 75-110 lbs

Females: 75-110 lbs

Color(s)

This breeds most common colour is gray but they can come in a blue/gray, brindle or a fawn. Their ears and muzzle are usually a darker version of what colour their body is.

Coat

The Scottish Deerhound has a rough, wiry textured coat that is between short and medium. The fur on the ears and underbelly is softer but this type of coat is perfect for cold temperatures. They have extra hair on their face which resembles a beard and moustache! The Deerhound will need regular grooming as their coat will need to be removed of its dead fur on a regular basis.

Life Expectancy

About 10 years.

Personality

The Scottish Deerhound is a polite and well behaved companion! They are sweet, affectionate and enjoy being part of the family pack. These dogs will get along great with children and other dogs but should be monitored around smaller pets such as cats, mice, and guinea pigs, etc. They have a mind that is constantly focused on hunting so the Deerhound should not have any access to these pets. This breed is notorious for loving everyone they meet, making them terrible guard dogs even though they have an intimidating size.

This dog is quite intelligent, but may take more time than the average dog to grasp certain training concepts. It is suggested when walking this breed to always keep them on leash as they have been known to run after small animals at a moments notice. When the Deerhound is on the hunt, nothing can interrupt them because they will be far to focused to even hear anything going on around them.

Care

The Scottish Deerhound will need to be brushed about once or twice per week. Their coat is a short to medium length but is very rough and wiry making it much easier to tangle. Bathing should be done when the owner finds this necessary. These dogs are prone to osteosarcoma, bloat, and cardiomyopathy. They are generally very healthy dogs but because they are an extra large breed their life span is still much shorter then the average sized dog.

Training

The Deerhound will need an owner who has above anything, patience. They are a very intelligent breed but just need gentle methods and repetition to grasp the concepts. Consistency will be needed and avoidance of any negative training methods will be best because this dog is sensitive and really does want to please their owners. Stubbornness is not an uncommon trait among Scottish Deerhounds because as hounds they have a free spirited mind.

Activity

The Scottish Deerhound will need at least one hour per day of exercise. Long walks or trips to the off-leash dog park to socialize will be perfect. A leash will always be needed just in case they decide to run after an interesting smell or creature. This breed will do best in a household environment because they are such big dogs that need all the space they can get. A backyard or extra land would be preferable so they can run around in an outside environment.

The Bearded Collie is a descendant of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog which was brought to Scotland in 1514 by a Polish sea captain that traded his dogs with a Scottish shepherd. For centuries, it was used as a cattle and sheep herder.

The Collie comes from the Scottish word colley that means herding dog. This breed almost disappeared in the 20th century, but it was rescued in 1944. The Bearded Collie is still unpopular and very rare in the United-States.

Breed Group

Herding

Size

Male: 20-22 inches

Female: 20-22 inches

Weight

Male: 40-60 lbs

Female: 40-60 lbs

Color(s)

The Bearded Collie can be black, fawn, brown or blue, with or without white markings. As the dog grows up, its color may lighten.

Coat

The Bearded Collie’s outer coat is straight, strong, harsh and bushy. The coat naturally falls to each side of the dog and the undercoat is soft and furry. The Beardie’s hairs are dense and very long. The top of the nose is partially covered with hairs that are longer on the sides. Hairs are longer on the lower lips and under the chin as to form its beard.

Life Expectancy

About 14 – 16 years.

Personality

The Bearded Collie has a charming personality that will surly please its master. Cheerful and affectionate, the Beardie is a perfect companion for children and the family. It is very playful, lively and has a happy-go-lucky attitude. This dog is extremely enthusiastic and humorous which makes it a dog that can’t be left alone all day; they need a human’s presence. They are stable and self-confident, never aggressive or shy; they are not great watch dogs even if they tend to be noisy barkers. This breed is highly energetic and needs a master that will do some activities with it.

Care

The Bearded Collie is generally a healthy breed. However, they can sometimes be prone to hip dysplasia and their coat may be infested with parasites.

It is important to mist the coat lightly with water before the daily brushing of the Beardie’s coat. An extra care should be taken when the dog is shedding. Check out for mats before they get bad and also check the eyes, the ears and the paws daily. The coat should be regularly checked for ticks as it is extremely dense. Bathe or dry shampoo only when needed.

Training

Obedience training is very important for this dog as it is intelligent and stubborn, a combination that will find a trainer dealing with a dog that does as it wills. An experienced trainer is therefore suggested.

Activity

The Bearded Collie is a highly energetic breed and needs daily occasions to work out the excess energy.