Beardie

usgb/ˈbɪrdi/
noun

A breed of small herding dog, known as bearded collie, which is characterized by a long, hairy coat.

She brought her beardie to the dog show, hoping it would win the herding group category.
Visual representation of "beardie" - A breed of small herding dog, known as bearded collie, which is characterized by a long, hairy coat.

Often appears as...

  • bearded collie
  • herding beardie
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Dog Breed

Remember, 'beardie' refers to a specific kind of herding dog with a shaggy coat, not just any dog.

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At the park, we saw a beardie rounding up the geese like a pro.
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Not Always Bearded

'Beardie' might suggest all these dogs have beards, but it's about their overall long, furry appearance.

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Despite the name, not every beardie's facial hair looks like a traditional beard.
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Common Misconception

Some might wrongly think 'beardie' means any dog with a beard-like feature, but it's breed-specific.

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I initially thought any long-haired dog was a beardie, but I was mistaken.
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