Bearded Collie

Scottish shepherds used the Beardie to work tough hill sheep and cattle in hard weather, and it moves stock with bounce and voice rather than a silent crouch. The modern show breed was rebuilt from 1944 by Mrs G. Olive Willison, starting from Jeannie and Bailie of Bothkennar. The working temperament survives in the pet: an exuberant, noisy, playful dog that needs vigorous exercise every day and a large garden. The harsh shaggy coat mats without a thorough weekly brush, so count that time before you commit.