Related breedChinook1917 to 2013 · United StatesBearded Collie at a glance
- Origin
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1944 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 271
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. For its beard; "collie" may come from Scots coll ("coal", black) or colley sheep.
Same familyGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Greyhound
Same time, same continent
Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje, Lagotto Romagnolo
Close by DNAChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Border Collie77.8 Mb
- Rough Collie63.1 Mb
- Australian Kelpie41.8 Mb
- Shetland Sheepdog30.6 Mb
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi23.3 Mb
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi22.6 Mb
- Old English Sheepdog20.8 Mb
- Australian Shepherd19.1 Mb
- Australian Cattle Dog16.2 Mb
- Chinook10.7 Mb
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever10.5 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumPlace in time
The Bearded Collie appears 1500 to 1944 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Bearded Collie is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineAge of Exploration87 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentEnglish Setter1500 to 1850 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium