• Beardies don't like to be confined and may become nuisance barkers if frequently left alone.
• Beardies require about an hour of exercise daily in a fenced area where they can run.
• Beardies can be headstrong, so obedience training is a must. Start early!
• Bearded Collies will bark to let you know people are approaching, but they are not guard dogs of any kind.
• A bored Beardie is an excellent escape artist!
• The Bearded Collie coat requires weekly brushing, more during their annual shedding season.
• Some Beardies can react to monthly heartworm preventive. Discuss this with your veterinarian to decide whether a daily preventive is a better choice.
• To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.

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