I'm sure a lot of you have no idea what a Bearded Collie (sometimes called Beardies) is. Well, they are med. size dogs that look nothing like Lassie. Matter of fact they are no relation at all.

Beardies were originally bred in Scottland. They were bred to hurd the sheep and to protect their master.

They are very loving dogs. They love to be the center of attention, which sometimes can be bad. They are not a dog to throw in the backyard and forget about. I promise that you will be sorry. They have a very good imagination and will create something to get your attention.

when we frist got Blue I ran out and bought a book on Bearded Collies (Bearded Collies By: CAROL GOLD) It is a great book and very inexspensive. But anyway, in the book I learned many things. But the first two things you need to know are... If you have a Beardie you are required to have a ball. Well, I should say lot's of balls. Blue plays ball and frisbee daily no matter what the weather is outside. The second thing you learn is you need brushes, combs and rakes. They tell you how to use them properly. Very important considering you have to groom your Beardie daily. Specially when you have a Beardie like Blue who loves to play in the water and mud.

Beardies are fairly healthy dogs. You do have to watch them to make sure they are eating properly. I know now why people say "They seem to live on air." Blue get's busy with his daily stuff he does and forgets sometimes he hasn't ate.

You have to watch your Beardie if they have herding traits. Blue herds the cats, the other dogs, my day care children, and anything else that will let him. He is very protective over all of them.

Bearded Collies are great family members. They LOVE KIDS!!! They do seem to be out of sorts if a family member wether it be four legged or two is not home at night. I know Blue will wait close to the door for them to return.

They are very well natured dogs. They do pout when yelled at or in trouble. And yes they do pout like kids.

But to anyone who is interested in the Bearded Collie breed, they are great dogs. They are alot of work and they do take alot of time and attention. But after all of that is done and said, you have a friend who is there for you all the time and they will always put a smile on your face no matter what the mood you may be in. So personally I think they are worth every bit of the time and effort.