Your favourite AKC dog breed is the Bearded Collie. Bearded Collies work actively as herders and excel as pets. They are best suited to suburban or country living, but can be happy in the city with plenty of exercise. The Bearded Collie is a member of the Herding group and was first recognised by the AKC in 1976. Other names for the Bearded Collie include: Highland Collie, Mountain Collie, Hairy Mou ed Collie, or nickname Beardie. Famous Bearded Collies include "Coal" from The Shaggy Dog and Doc Brown's dog Einstein from the Back to the Future trilogy. This is the perfect breed gift, telling all about Bearded Collies. A great dog lover gift on a t shirt, hoodie, mug, sticker, magnet, button, ornament - makes a great Bearded Collie Christmas Gift.