History: 

It is said to have been passed down by sailors who brought Polish Lowland Sheepdogs to Scotland centuries ago. Not only hardworking, but also able to adapt to domestic life, so the number of family dogs and companion dogs is increasing rapidly. With a hard-working personality, he is willing to sleep outdoors.

Ancient Bearded Collie  Alias: Bearded Collie, Highland Sheepdog The Ancient Bearded Collie is a true working dog of courage and vigilance, combined with strength and agility. Companions and servants to humans for centuries, the Ancient Bearded Sheepdog is an intelligent and affectionate member of the family. Click to enter Ancient Bearded CollieClub

Origin:

United Kingdom. Medium size, with a medium length coat that droops along the natural contour of the body, allowing for a gap under the body, the body is long and sloping, strong but not bulky. An intelligent, curious expression is one of the distinguishing characteristics of this breed. The Ancient Bearded Collie should always remain in its natural form.

Character:

A true spirit of courage and vigilance, strength and agility. Companions and servants to humans for centuries, the Ancient Bearded Sheepdog is an intelligent and affectionate member of the family. He is determined and confident, without the slightest tendency to be shy or aggressive. It is a natural, unmodified variety.

Strong but not bulky. An intelligent, curious expression is one of the distinguishing characteristics of this breed.

FCI Criteria:

[head]

The head is in proper proportion to the body. The skull is flat and broad; the stop is moderate; the cheeks are below the eyes; the muzzle is strong and full; The nose is large and slightly square. A muzzle like a truncated muzzle is a defect (see 'Pigmentation').

Eyes: The eyes are large, gentle and friendly, neither round nor protruding, and set apart. The eyebrows are well arched, separated to the sides, and of sufficient length to engage smoothly with the coat of the head on both sides. (See 'Eye Color')

Ears: The ears are medium in size, drop ears and covered with long hair. at eye level. When alert, the base of the ear is slightly raised.

Teeth: Teeth strong and white, with a scissors bite. A complete tooth system is ideal.

[neck]

The neck is of proper length to the body, strong and slightly arched, joining the shoulders smoothly.

[Forequarter]

The shoulders are slanted back, at an angle of about 45 degrees; from the highest point of the scapula forward, to the straight line formed by the junction of the scapula and the forearm, and the forearm The line from the junction of the shoulder blades down to the elbow is a clear right angle. The scapulae rest on each other at the withers, but they are slanted outwardly enough to provide ample room for the ribs to expand. Forelegs straight and perpendicular to the ground, strong but not bulky. Bones are shrouded in fluffy hair, and ankles are flexible but not weak.

[body]

The length of the body is greater than the height, and the ratio is close to 5/4. Body length is the distance from the chest to the rearmost point of the buttocks, and body height is the vertical distance from the withers to the ground. The length of the back refers to the length of the ribcage, excluding the waist. Topline level. The ribs are flared out from the spine, but flat on the sides. The chest is deep, extending to the elbows. The loin is strong, and the horizontal topline smoothly meets the curved hips. Flat hips or steep hips are serious faults.

[hindquarters]

The hindquarters are strong and muscular, with moderately sloping thighs and rear knees. Hocks low. When standing normally, viewed from behind, the hocks are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other, and when viewed from the side, the hind paws are located behind the vertical line at the end of the buttocks. The hind legs are covered with a fluffy coat.

Tail: The tail is set low and long enough to extend to the hock from the end of the coccyx. When the dog is standing normally, the tail is drooping and the end of the tail is slightly rolled up. When the dog is excited or exercising, the curling increases, and the tail may be raised, but it must not be curled to a vertical line. The tail is covered with a lot of hair.

[paws]

The paws are oval with thick pads. The toes are well arched and compact, covered with hair (including between the toes).

[Coat]

Has a double coat with a soft, thick and tight undercoat. The outer coat is flat, stout, strong, and fluffy, not downy or curled, however, a slightly wavy pattern is permitted. The coat hangs naturally from the sides of the body, but cannot be artificially separated. The length and density of the coat should be sufficient to provide protection and outline the dog's outline well, but must not be so thick that it interferes with the body's natural contours. The appearance should be well groomed to appear natural and harmonious, but the coat should never be trimmed in any way. The head and bridge of the nose are covered with slightly sparser hairs that are slightly longer and droop to the sides and cover the lips. The length of the hair on the cheeks, lower lip, chin, etc., gradually increases towards the chest, forming a typical beard. A coat that is excessively long, filamentous, or trimmed in any way is a serious defect.

[color]

All may be black, blue, tan or fawn at birth, with or without white markings. As it matures, the coat will lighten, and in dogs born black, the color will change to different shades of gray: from black to bluish gray to silver; in dogs born brown, the color will change from chocolate to beach, etc. Different shades of color; dogs born as blue and fawn also develop shades of varying shades from dark to light. White markings should appear only on the white tendons of the face, on the head, on the tip of the tail, on the chest, on the legs and feet and around the neck. White should not appear on the body (behind the withers), nor on the face around the eyes. Sometimes brown markings are acceptable: brown markings should appear on the eyebrows, inside the ears, on the cheeks, under the base of the tail, and on the legs, where white meets the main color.

Pigmentation: Pigment and coat color in ancient bearded sheepdogs are related. Dogs born black have black noses, eye rims, and lips; conversely, dogs born blue have bluish-gray pigmentation; dogs born brown have brown pigmentation; and dogs born fawn, Pigmentation will be lighter. The color of the pigmentation should be full and full, with no blemishes.

Eye Color: The eye color is generally consistent with the coat color. In a dog born blue or fawn, a slightly lighter eye color is normal and not a defect.

[Size]

The ideal height is: Adult males are about 21-22 inches at the shoulders; adult females are about 20-21 inches at the shoulders. A height lower than the above standard is a serious defect. This sizing standard is strictly adhered to to ensure that the Ancient Bearded Sheepdog is as good as it gets.

[Gait]

The movement is smooth, smooth and powerful. Sufficient forequarter reach and strong hindquarters drive work in harmony. The topline is level and stable. The paws are raised only so high that they are off the ground, giving the impression that the dog is sliding. The movements are soft and agile, allowing the dog to make sharp turns or sudden stops (a must-have skill as a sheepdog). Viewed from the front or back, the corresponding front and rear limbs move in the same plane (from the shoulder or hip to the footpad) regardless of speed. Legs are straight, but as speed increases, the feet are brought together until they are brought together under the centerline of the body during a fast run.