Bearded Collie — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Bearded Collie — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Bearded Collie originates in Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI registers it as standard N° 271 in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs, except Swiss Cattle Dogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC gives ideal height at the withers as 21 to 22 inches for dogs and 20 to 21 inches for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI gives height at the withers as 53–56 cm for males and 51–53 cm for females.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is double: a soft, furry, close undercoat and a flat, harsh, strong, shaggy outercoat free of wooliness and curl (a slight wave is allowed).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* All Bearded Collies are born black, blue, brown or fawn (with or without white markings), and the coat may lighten with maturity.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is alert, lively, self-confident and active.