Am I Required to Get a DOG License for My Bearded Collie? In almost all places, it is required by law that you license your bearded collie. However, the exact rules do vary based on where you live. For instance, many places not only require that you get your bearded collie licensed every year, but they also require that you actually keep the license tag on your bearded collie all the time. Rhodesian ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the top of their backs. The ridge is made up of forward-growing hairs. This ridge gives the rhodesian ridgeback a unique and easily recognizable look. Also, in some areas the licensing fee can vary based on a number of factors. In some areas, if the bearded collie is permanently marked with a tattoo or a micro-chip, you can obtain a license that is valid for the bearded collie's lifetime, rather than renewing yearly. Other things that can greatly affect the license cost include whether the bearded collie is a service or guide DOG, whether the bearded collie is spayed or neutered and whether the owner's income is below a certain amount. Also, some areas offer a multi-dog discount for owners that have several DOGS. Australian Kelpies are herding dogs with an abundance of energy. They can work in extreme climates and conditions. They are known for one unique ability. They can run along the backs of sheep when moving them through chutes. French poodles were originally used as hunting dogs, but, because their thick coats proved a problem in the bush and water, their owners started clipping them. They left hair on the ankles to protect against rheumatism, which is why poodles sometimes appear to have unusual haircuts. The purpose of getting a license for your bearded collie is simple. It helps animal control officers, or other people that may find your bearded collie when it is lost, to return the bearded collie to you. Unlicensed DOGS are much more likely to be put to sleep by animal control. Many owners are now getting their bearded collies micro-chipped, but licenses are still a requirement for the simple reason that some vets and shelters do not have access to a micro-chip scanner. The basenji, an African wolf dog, is the only breed of dog that cannot bark. Instead of barking, it makes an odd yodel-like noise. Due to this fact, the basenji is also sometimes known as an African barkless dog. Lhasa Apsos are small, long-haired dogs. Believe it or not, they were originally used by monks to guard temples. This accounts for their quiet and friendly nature, which can easily change if their owners or home are threatened. The largest and the smallest dogs to live in the White House were both there during the tenure of president James Buchanan. The president had a Newfoundland named Lara. His niece, Harriet Lane, had a tiny toy terrier named Punch. Obviously it is impossible for DOG licensing laws to be enforced on every single DOG and owner all the time. As a result, if you decide not to license your bearded collie, it is possible that you may not get caught. However, if your bearded collie is somehow detected by officials as unlicensed, you will be required to pay high fines. The silky terrier originated about 100 years ago in Australia. Their major ancestors were the Australian terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. They were bred to be family companions, watchdogs, and to hunt rodents and snakes. Paul McCartney, of Beatles fame, was very fond of his shetland sheepdog. In fact, at the end of the song "A Day in the Life" Mr. McCartney inserted an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, for his shetland sheepdog. So, not only is it legally required for a bearded collie to be licensed in most places, but it's in the owner's and the bearded collies best interest because it helps to protect the bearded collie from getting permanently lost. The dachshund's name comes from it's earliest use. The dachshund was originally a badger hunter. In German, Dachs means "badger," Hund is "hound". This explains the breed's curious and inquisitive nature, which has survived to this day. Chow chows were originally bred as food, just like cows. However, in some cases, they were also used as hunters and helpers. They were also used to keep people warm under cold conditions by cuddling up to people with their soft, warm fur. German shepherd dogs are great working dogs. They are often used as police dogs, rescue dogs and guides for the blind. In fact, one of them, a guide dog named Orient, once led a blind hiker the entire 2100 mile length of the Appalachian Trail.