bearded collie
noun
: any of a breed of large herding dogs of Scottish origin that have a long rough coat and drooping ears
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Dogs like border collies, which are known for being the smartest canines in the world, Belgian Tervuren, Berger Picard, and bearded collies, among others, are also great options with innate herding skills.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Janet Atkins and Charles Namey bathed and blow-dried their bearded collie, Moet, at a local pet store Friday, then brushed her and did other final touches Saturday on a table outside their minivan, with plastic sheeting for a canopy.
—Jennifer Peltz, Star Tribune, 12 June 2021
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Janet Atkins and Charles Namey bathed and blow-dried their bearded collie, Moet, at a local pet store Friday, then brushed her and did other final touches Saturday on a table outside their minivan, with plastic sheeting for a canopy.
—Jennifer Peltz, Star Tribune, 12 June 2021
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“Bearded collie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearded%20collie. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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