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It was in the mid 1940's, after the second world war, that Mrs Willison ordered a Shetland Sheepdog from an agent of a Scottish farmer, and by mistake, got instead a red-brown bundle of fur, this energetic puppy called Jeannie, won the heart of Mrs Willison and set the Beardies on the path to popularity. Mrs Willison knew she had to find a male to mate with Jeannie and found what she wanted while out walking on the beach, a handsome grey Beardie walking with his owner who, by chance, was looking for a new home for him. He was promptly taken home and became Bailie of Bothkennar, he along with the now Jeannie of Bothkennar, became the founding kennel of the breed as we know it today..... read more
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