Mary Allen
#10 The Bearded Collie has a long, double coat of soft, dense undercoat and a smooth, harsh, shaggy top coat.
This must not be woolly or curly, but slight waves are permitted by the FCI breed standard. The length and density of the coat should protect him from bad weather and accentuate his body, but should not be so thick that the body lines are no longer visible. On the cheeks, the lower lips, and under the chin, the typical "beard" forms, which gives it its name. Acceptable coat colors include slate, reddish fawn, black and blue, and all shades of grey, brown, and fawn, with or without white markings on muzzle, blaze on skull, tail tip, chest, legs, and paws. Light tan markings can and may also occur.
#11 Caring for the fur of the Bearded Collie is very time-consuming.
Her hair must be carefully brushed and combed several times a week to prevent tangles from forming. Particular attention must be paid to matted hair between the ball of the toes. The hair coat is sometimes shortened in the "puppy cut", but you should not trim the long coat - otherwise the natural coat structure will be permanently disturbed. The ears should also be checked regularly and cleaned with a soft cloth to prevent infections.
#12 With a life expectancy of around 14 to 15 years, the Bearded Collie can look forward to a long and healthy life.
Although this is a hardy and not yet "overbred" breed, cancer, and kidney damage are common causes of death. The hereditary disease hypoadrenocorticism, also known as Addison's disease, is also conspicuously prevalent in Bearded Collies. This is a chronic under the function of the adrenal cortex, which, if left untreated, severely disrupts the hormonal balance and destroys the adrenal glands through the body's own immune system. However, with the right early diagnosis and therapy, most animals can live a normal life.
… is a little movie star?
The 2006 fantasy comedy film Hear Who's Barking starred several Bearded Collies, including Coal and stunt double Joey. Bearded collies were also seen as animal actors in other films such as "Agent Cody Banks" (2003), "First Kid" (1996), or "The Boy and His Dog" (1975). Because of their high intelligence, these dogs are easy to train.