The Bearded Collie is named after the long beard growing around its mouth. Its entire body is covered with rich fur that hangs naturally along its body. This exaggerated appearance is particularly impressive. In real life, many people are often healed by its funny face and friendly expression, so there are always many people who want to feed it. So, how should you choose this unique-looking bearded Collie?
1. Body size requirements< /p>
The Bearded Collie is medium in size, but because of its rich coat, it looks relatively burly overall. Generally speaking, a bearded Collie with normal development weighs It is between 18 and 22 kilograms, and the height is about 51 and 60 centimeters. In addition, its body length will be longer compared to its height.
2. Requirements for facial features
The dog’s nose should generally be larger and square. If it is too round, it will be considered a defect; large eyes And there is spirit, and can make rich expressions in conjunction, the eyes are gentle and kind, the eyes are neither round nor protruding, and the eyes are far apart; the eyebrows are curved to both sides of the eye sockets, relatively long, and consistent with the hair on both sides of the head. Engagement; Ears, medium in size, drooping, covered with long hair. The base of the ears is level with the eyes, and when alert, the base of the ears will be slightly upturned; the mouth is medium in size, with white and neat teeth, and a scissors bite, and other bites are considered faults.
3. Coat Requirements
The coat of the Bearded Collie is divided into two layers: the inner layer is soft and dense; the outer layer is smooth and Rough, hard, fluffy, free in the fluff, a little wavy is okay. It is worth noting that its coat will naturally separate to both sides of the body, but artificial separation is not advisable. In addition, coats that are too long and too smooth are considered faults. In terms of color, all Bearded Collies are born black, blue, brown or tawny, and may also have white spots, but white coats cannot appear anywhere on the body behind the shoulders, nor on the face. around the eyes.
4. Gait requirements
Observing the gait of the Bearded Collie is also an important way to distinguish its quality. On the whole, it needs to give people A feeling of flexibility and strength. Specifically, the balance and coordination of the front and rear bodies must be good. When lifting the feet off the ground,It should look clean and neat, giving the impression of little contact with the ground. The softness and elasticity of the movement ensure that the Shepherd can make sharp turns and stop suddenly. Viewed from the front or from the back, the dog's front and rear legs, shoulders, hip joints and pads remain on the same plane, no matter what speed it is running at. The legs generally remain straight, but as running speed increases, the feet gradually move inward, so that when running, the feet will be on the center line.
5. Personality Requirements
The Bearded Collie is recognized as a gentle, intelligent and clever dog. Its superior understanding has also greatly improved its working ability, and it can always successfully complete various instructions issued by the shit shovel officer. What’s even more gratifying is that the bearded Collie is very friendly and will not show aggression towards people or other types of dogs. When selecting, you should give priority to a bearded Collie that is willing to interact with you.
The Bearded Collie is a very good choice as a family companion dog, but you need to consider the space problem at home before purchasing, because it is naturally active and needs a certain amount of space. Okay, that’s it for today’s sharing.
