Bearded Collie

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Bearded Collies should be fed 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. This may vary based on your dog's requirement, considering their size, weight, age, metabolism, and activity level. Consult with your veterinary specialist or a dog nutritionist to learn the correct nutritional balance your pet needs throughout its different life stages. Clean, fresh water should always be available.

Bearded Collies shed extensively once or twice a year for two to four weeks. They will need to be brushed more often to keep the amount of loose hair under control during these times.

To keep their coat fluffy and shiny, it is recommended that they are brushed at least two times a week for puppies or once a week once their adult coat grows.

Bearded Collies have broad, heavy, shaggy coats with a lighter undercoat, requiring weekly brushing. You will need a pin rake, brush, comb, and possibly anti-tangle spray to remove dead hair and keep their coat in pristine condition. It is important to note that this is mandatory for keeping their long hair mat-free! Although not required, daily brushing will keep your Beardie's fur shiny and healthy, preventing tangles and mats.

Beardie's nails should be kept short as long nails can cause discomfort and difficulties walking and running. Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other related issues.

To make sure that your dog is flea-free, schedule professional grooming regularly. This will keep them happy and in good health and will help your Beardie thrive.

The Bearded Collie is an enthusiastic, free-spirited, and competitive dog who, particularly when young, needs a lot of outdoor activity to keep its high energy levels in check. They are content to race and play outdoors.

Beardies also enjoy participating in sporting activities such as herding, rally, endurance, and discipline. To keep them happy and improve their intelligence, make sure they get positive tasks like running, agility, pet therapy, and watching over other pets.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and wellbeing, and the frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog. Annual health checks with your vet are recommended to ensure your Beardie is healthy and happy throughout its different life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, check his heartbeat and overall health.

Bearded Collies do not have any known hypoallergenic properties. Those with known health conditions may need to be seen more frequently, or depending on the vet's recommendation, to ensure that the vet stays on top of any changes in its overall health.

Beardies have high energy levels, which make them suitable for active families who want to spend plenty of time engaging in outdoor activities with them. They love playing racing games, a good old game of fetch and daily walks to keep them active and healthy. A well-fenced yard is essential to keeping them secure and safe.

Bearded Collies are a popular family companion and can be great playmates for active kids; it's recommended that you show young children how to properly treat a dog and never leave them unattended. The

Beardie is active, cheerful, and a fun friend to kids; however, they can be a little too rambunctious around younger ones. He's a perfect fit for families with older kids who can handle his enthusiastic personality.

Bearded Collies are high-energy, intelligent dogs that need ongoing obedience training throughout their lives. One of the most common challenges for new Beardie owners is that they can easily get bored if training gets too repetitive. It's recommended to keep their training interesting and practising training in short bursts. They will require your patience in using positive reinforcement, including lots of treats to help keep them engaged. To keep them healthy and happy, bearded collies will require lots of exercise and attention. They respond best to firm, confident and consistent training as they're known to display a boisterous attitude at times.

Begin training as soon as you bring your Beardie puppy home to instil good habits and while he is still at a manageable size.

Beardies are known to get along well with most people and even other dogs. When socialised correctly, they love to make new friends and have fun playing with them. Bearded Collies were originally bred to guard cattle and aren't particularly bothered around other small animals.

Whilst they don't have a strong prey drive, Bearded Collies are eager to investigate scurrying wildlife. Their dominance may put them at odds with cats, but they can form friendships with them when introduced at a young age.