Size
Medium
Weight
45 - 55 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-14 years
Appearance: Boisterous, charismatic droving dog (20-22 inches) with a shaggy double coat covering head to tail (resembles OES but leaner). Lavish facial hair doesn't hide a dreamy, faraway gaze. Known as Beardie.
Traits & Characteristics: Enjoys outdoor exercise in all weather. Bred as independent decision-makers, can be willful but always friendly. Rambunctious comics, full of heart, energy, and laughter. Get on well with other animals/kids when socialized. Affectionate and amusing sidekicks for active families.
Origins: Scotland.
A scientific yet warm breakdown of human-canine compatibility and natural instincts.
Social
Gentle
Open
Playmate
Vigor
Interactivity
Eager
Smart
Vocal
Guardian
Care
Hair
Individual dogs may vary from breed characteristics. These ratings represent general breed tendencies based on typical traits.
