Bearded Collie

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Bearded Collie
Other names	Highland Collie Mountain Collie Hairy Mou'ed Collie
Common nicknames	Beardie
Origin	Scotland
Traits Height Males 53–56 cm (21–22 in) Females 51–56 cm (20–22 in) Weight 18–27 kg (40–60 lb) Coat long double coat with furnishings Colour black, blue, brown, or fawn with white or tan markings Litter size 4-12 pups Life span 13.9 years
Kennel club standards The Kennel Club standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds,^[1] but now mostly a popular family companion.

Bearded Collies have an average weight of 18–27 kilograms (40–60 lb). Males are around 51–56 centimetres (20–22 in) tall at the withers while females are around 51–53 centimetres (20–21 in) tall.^[2]