Bearded Collie

Brushing Routine

Brush daily with a pin brush and a long-toothed metal comb to manage their long, flat, flowing double coat. Mist the coat lightly with water or detangling spray before brushing to prevent breakage. Use line brushing from the skin outward, working in sections from the rear forward. The undercoat is soft and dense, requiring thorough combing to prevent hidden mats.

Bathing Tips

Bathe every 3-4 weeks with a moisturizing shampoo and follow with a quality conditioner to maintain the coat's silky drape. Always detangle thoroughly before bathing. Blow dry with a high-velocity dryer while brushing through each section to achieve the proper flat, flowing finish.

Common Issues

• Rapid matting especially during coat change from puppy to adult
• Debris and mud collection in the long coat
• Eye staining from hair falling across eyes
• Ear infections under heavy ear fringe
• Urine staining on belly furnishings

Extend Your Grooming Results

Daily misting and brushing prevents the small tangles that become major mats within days. Keep sanitary areas trimmed short for hygiene. Trim feet and paw pads regularly to reduce mud and debris tracking. Use a snood or band to keep hair out of food and water bowls during meals.

Seasonal Care

Beardies go through a dramatic coat change between 9-18 months, shedding the puppy coat, which causes extreme matting if not managed with daily, thorough brushing. Seasonal shedding is moderate but ongoing. Summer often means a shorter utility trim for active dogs. Winter coat grows fuller and provides good weather protection.

Maintenance Schedule

Brush daily with misting and line brushing. Comb through entire coat with metal comb 3-4 times weekly. Bathe every 3-4 weeks. Trim sanitary areas, paw pads, and feet biweekly. Clean ears weekly. Check eyes daily. Professional grooming every 6-8 weeks. Trim nails every 3-4 weeks.