Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a very pleasant medium-sized dog that has its roots in the 16th century when it worked actively as a herding dog. It was mainly used for long distance herding. By barking it could in an easy way make it possible for its master to observe the herding. Today's "Beardies" are, unfortunately, not given the possibility to work actively by herding. You should always remember that the Beardie is bred with the purpose of working for hours and not being just a "decoration". A Bearded Collie needs to be taken for at least one long walk a day where it can run freely. By stimulating your Beardie mentally you get a pleasant friend, easy to cope with, that is there for you at all times. Good exercises is to learn it circustricks, obedience or why not try what all dogs love - and that the Beardie is quite suitable for - agility. Naturally there are numbers of things that you can do with your best friend. The only limit is your imagination.
Breeders

Mr & Mrs R Fletcher, Romalia, Church Path, Little Wymondley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7JE. (01438) 353962.

Mr & Mrs G J Prescott, Wyvern House, Guide Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XS. (01772) 814109.

Anne Tyrer, 147 Wood Street, Bury, BL8 2QX. (0161) 7972561.

Mr & Mrs K E Hicks, Clay Hill, Multan Farm, Theobalds Road, Burgess Hill, Sussex, RH15 OSX. (01444) 245349.

Miss K S Moorhouse, Willmead, Kerswell Green, Kempsey, Worcestershire, WR5 3PE. (01905) 820327.