Your Bearded Collie has a cheerful air, signified by their perpetually wagging tail. They are playful and lively, making them the perfect companion for children. Full of energy, Bearded Collies need lots of space to run around in and are most definitely not suitable for apartment living. They are a highly active breed and resultantly require a significant amount of exercise. Your pet will do best with a large backyard to play in and need to be taken on at least one vigorous walk every day. An unexercised Bearded Collie who is left alone will almost definitely get into mischief so it best to keep them as involved as possible in family games and activities. After all, they just want to feel like they are part of the action. Your Bearded Collie needs lots of attention and interaction to maintain their amiable personality and will thrive on family, fun and being given tasks to perform. Herding dogs by nature, Bearded Collies may attempt to herd everything in sight and will bark to announce visitors to the house. They make excellent farm dogs and are more than happy to sleep outdoors. They are also well suited to windy, rugged or wet areas and will be eager to get outside regardless of weather conditions. Do remember that your Bearded Collie does not like to be confined, and will be happy as long as they have a loving family and the space that they need.