| Put a check by all that apply: |
| ___ I am able to keep a dog indoors. |
| ___ I am willing to spend at least one hour a day exercising a dog. |
| ___ I want a dog that is very dependent on me. |
| ___ I am willing to spend the time necessary to train the dog. |
| ___ I am willing to spend time playing with a dog. |
| ___ I am not a "neat freak" and do not mind having my house decorated with hair, leaves, sticks, wet and muddy floors. |
| ___ I am physically strong and active enough to control and train a lively dog of considerable strength and energy. |
| ___ I have had all my household members recently spend time indoors with a Bearded Collie to be certain no one has an allergic reaction to them. |
| ___ I am willing to put up with a dog who by nature is a barker. |
| ___ I am willing to put up with Beardie "hugs", a natural jumping up, as a way of greeting. |
| ___ I am willing to have holes in the landscape, if my Beardie turns out to be a digger. |
| ___ I am willing to keep my Beardie properly groomed weekly and brushed daily to avoid matting and potential skin problems. |
| ___ I have a properly fenced yard, high enough to prevent a Beardie from jumping or climbing over. |
| ___ I am willing to be responsible for a dog who is easily bored, especially when left alone for long periods. |
| ___ I am willing to commit 12 to 15 years of my life to this dog. |
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| Where Do You Rate on The Beardie Readiness Scale? |
| 15 Wow! - You will be a terrific owner with guidance from an experienced Beardie owner or breeder. |
| 14-13 - Think twice and once more. |
| 12 or fewer - Definitely not the dog for you. |
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| A Bearded Collie Club of America Public Education Initiative |
