The Bearded Collie is a descendant of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog which was brought to Scotland in 1514 by a Polish sea captain that traded his dogs with a Scottish shepherd. For centuries, it was used as a cattle and sheep herder.
The Collie comes from the Scottish word "Colley" that means herding dog. This breed almost disappeared in the 20th century, but it was rescued in 1944. The Bearded Collie is still unpopular and very rare in the United-States.