Are Bearded Colliegy Doors Safe? The safety of a bearded colliegy door depends greatly on the type of bearded colliegy door, the surrounding area and the actions of the bearded collie owner. A st. bernard became a mother in 1975. While that wasn't unusual by itself, the unusual thing was that she had twenty-three puppies! She now shares this record with two other dogs, one of which originally set it in 1944. Traditionally, most people think of bearded colliegy doors as being nothing more than a small opening in the door with a plastic or canvas curtain that the bearded collie pushes out of its way to go in or out. There are a couple of problems with that style of bearded colliegy door. Dachshunds may be small and cute, but they are also the smallest hunting breed. They were bred to be low to the ground, which allows them to enter and maneuver through tunnels and chase prey easily. One of the weirdest dog births on record involves a Siberian Husky. The mother's name was Pixie and she gave birth to 7 puppies, which isn't unusual. The unusual part was that one of the puppies was born bright green! One problem is that it is not just a bearded colliegy door. It's accessible to everything in the neighborhood. If your family has a large bearded colliegy door and small children then the children could go out the bearded colliegy door. Not only that, but there are reported cases of all sorts of wildlife, such as raccoons, coming in this type of bearded colliegy door. A similar issue is that wildlife or other neighborhood animals may not be the same size as the door, so they could get stuck trying to come in. Part of the reason that basset hounds have such a unique look is that the British purposely bred basset hounds to have short legs, so that hunters could keep up with them. Unfortunate this has caused the breed to be prone to leg/joint problems. Many toy fox terriers used to be used commonly in circus shows by clowns. They are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense of humor. They seem to anticipate their master's every thought and mood. Labrador retrievers, as their name indicates, were bred to retrieve things. However, most people think of them today as retrieving sticks, or other similar objects. In reality, they were originally bred to help fishermen by retrieving fishing nets! Another problem is that that type of bearded colliegy door is not usually energy efficient. Since it's nothing more than a curtain over a hole in the door, it tends to let air in. This can create temperature issues and increased heating or cooling bills. 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. The smallest breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club is the Chihuahua, which stands six to nine inches at the top of the shoulders and generally weighs two to six pounds. Their size makes them excellent travel companions. The newer style of bearded colliegy door is electronic. It is activated by a signal from your bearded collie's collar. This lowers the risk of children or other animals using your bearded colliegy door. It is also usually much more energy efficient, but it isn't without its own problems. Pekingese dogs are quite small. This worked out well for their ancient masters, who were ancient Chinese royalty. These royal masters used to carry the peke dogs along in the sleeves of their royal robes. Male Irish wolfhounds are usually at least 32 to 34 inches tall and females are usually around 30 inches tall. This makes the Irish wolfhound the tallest breed. Although a few other dogs, such as the great dane, come close to equalling that height. Since it is controlled by an electrical impulse from your bearded collie's collar, if the collar falls off or the batteries run out, your bearded collie could get locked out of your house. Therefore, it's important to change the batteries often and be sure the collar fits on your bearded collie properly. The Broholmer is a breed that is recognized only in Denmark. It was thought extinct in the 1960's but, in December of 1974, a purebred Broholmer popped up in Finland. This dog was a male, and the owners hoped to find a female for him to mate with, but it never happened. While still recognized as a breed, an example has yet to appear again. The Giant Schnauzer is known in german as "Riesenschnauzer", meaning "the giant". It should closely resemble the other Schnauzers, miniature and standard. However, they are really completely unique and unrelated breeds. They have just developed in such a way, over time, that they look similar to each other. In general, electronic bearded colliegy doors are fairly safe, as long as you have a door installed that is the appropriate size for your bearded collie, keep the collar on the bearded collie and change the batteries often. However, there's no real substitute for human supervision. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the smallest dog on record was a yorkshire terrier in Great Britain who, at the age of 2, weighed just 4 ounces. However, the chihuahua is generally the smallest breed of dog. The boxer breed was so named for his manner of fighting. As opposed to biting, like most dogs would, a boxer will actually begin a fight by "punching" with its front paws, just liek a human boxer. Many people will swear that they own a golden labrador. The problem is that golden labradors do not exist! There is no purebred dog called a golden lab. The dog is probably either a golden retriever or a labrador retriever. The Papillon is a small dog breed with distinctive large, fringed ears that earned it its name, the French word for butterfly. The Papillon is believed to be one of the oldest of the toy breeds. Labrador retrievers, as their name indicates, were bred to retrieve things. However, most people think of them today as retrieving sticks, or other similar objects. In reality, they were originally bred to help fishermen by retrieving fishing nets! The Giant Schnauzer is known in german as "Riesenschnauzer", meaning "the giant". It should closely resemble the other Schnauzers, miniature and standard. However, they are really completely unique and unrelated breeds. They have just developed in such a way, over time, that they look similar to each other. The diminutive tibetan spaniel, with his feather-like tail, may look a bit like other spaniels, but the breed is actually not a spaniel at all, but more closely related to some combination of the shih tzu, pug, pekingese and Japanese chin.