How tall is a Bearded Collie?

An adult Bearded Collie stands about 22 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Bearded Collie considered a medium dog?

Yes — at 22" / 50 lb, the Bearded Collie falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #94 tallest.

How does a Bearded Collie compare to a person?

At 22" tall, a Bearded Collie stands about 34% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Bearded Collie Size Compared to a Person

A Bearded Collie stands 22″ at the shoulder and weighs about 50 lb — that puts it at 34% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #94 by shoulder height and falls into the medium-breed size class (Medium breeds, 16–22").

Bearded Collie next to a person at scale — 22-inch shoulder height, 50 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Bearded Collie at 22″ / 50 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Bearded Collie compares

	Bearded Collie	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	22″	64″	-42″
Weight	50 lb	135 lb	-85 lb

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About the Bearded Collie

The Bearded Collie, affectionately called the Beardie, is a charismatic herding breed with origins in Scotland, where it was used for centuries to herd sheep and cattle in the harsh Highland terrain. One of Britain's oldest breeds, the Bearded Collie is believed to descend from Central European herding dogs crossed with local Scottish sheepdogs. The breed nearly went extinct after World War II but was revived through dedicated breeding efforts in the 1950s. Today, the Beardie is cherished as both a capable herding dog and a lively family companion.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Medium size class with shoulder height closest to the Bearded Collie.

Australian Shepherd — 22″ / 58 lb (same height)
Black Mouth Cur — 22″ / 65 lb (same height)
Bull Terrier — 22″ / 60 lb (same height)
Canaan — 22″ / 50 lb (same height)
Colorado Bulldog — 22″ / 80 lb (same height)
Dalmatian — 22″ / 58 lb (same height)
Dingo — 22″ / 35 lb (same height)
Goldendoodle — 22″ / 55 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Bearded Collie?: An adult Bearded Collie stands about 22 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Bearded Collie considered a medium dog?: Yes — at 22" / 50 lb, the Bearded Collie falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #94 tallest.
How does a Bearded Collie compare to a person?: At 22" tall, a Bearded Collie stands about 34% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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