I personally am not fond of beards, because Im a female, but the history in information around the idea is interesting! 
I agree, I am a female as well but I just learned that animals as well can have a beard. 
Oh yeah that makes sense, I suppose Ive never noticed because usually animals have fur all over anyway! Lol
Exactly! Plus some cultures where facial hair is uncommon may associate beards with poor hygiene or uncivilized.