When
used as herders (usually of cattle and hogs), Catahoulas use antagonization and intimidation to manage their herds, a technique that differs from the constant patrolling methods of other herders like Border Collies and sheepdogs.
The CP urged the VC to look at other critical area of security concern
such as Herders / Farmers clashes as it will have negative effect on the Academic activities.
They usually make great companions, as they were bred to be working
dogs as herders or pulling wagons.
They were bred for a variety of uses including
working as herders and watchdogs, as well as for playful companions.
According to the Dog Breed Info website, they were referred to as the poor man's dog, working on
farms as herders as well as hunting small game and rodents.
Although they are often used as protective guard dogs and they were
bred as herders, they make great companions for families.
Originating during the 1960s, the Lancashire Heeler was
developed as a herder and driver of cattle and sheep.
History and Facts: These dogs are depicted in 15th century art and were bred in Germany to be family pets, farm and guard dogs, as
well as herders and ratters.
Another human - caused culprit is biomass burning,
as herders burn land to stimulate grass growth, and farmers burn the landscape to convert terrain into farming land and to get rid of unwanted biomass after the harvest season.
Not only does the Canaan dog
excel as a herder, but it has also proven itself in a variety of tasks involving dependability and obedience.
On the physical side, the German Shepherd Dog is of medium to large size, with enough weight to be
effective as a herder or a patrolman, but not so big as to be cumbersome.
Also known as the Swedish Cow Dog, this small, stocky produce
grew as a herder in Scandinavia during Medieval epoches.
The Blue Heeler from Down Under, the Australian Cattle Dog shines as the nationâ $ ™ s pride and joy, a most versatile and fearless working dog that knows no
bounds as a herder and companion dog.
The Shetland Sheepdog most likely derived from the small, working Collies in Scotland, used for many
years as herders of cows and sheep.
Despite its past
history as a herder, guardian, hunter and fighter, today the Chinese shar pei is just happy to be a loyal companion.
Just like in the dog world the happiest Chesapeake Bay Retrievers aren't trying to make a
living as herders or pointers.
Huari and Tiahuanco empires collapsed along the central western coast of South America, and many other groups around the world,
such as the herders and farmers of central Africa, the Yakut reindeer herders in Northern Asia and the Aborigines in Australia, had not become part of any larger political entity.
These dogs were originally used to chase predators away from cattle herds, but later began to
work as herders and as vermin exterminators.
But
as the herder has resorted to self - help, to secure self and asset, the criminal - minded among the lot have left heinous killings in their trail.
They were also used in military campaigns,
as herders, hunters, and guards.
The Pyrenean Shepherd came to North America in the 19th century to be used
as herders.
As herders, they are very energetic, intelligent dogs.
One or two short walks per day is simply not enough for most dogs, especially not for any of the working breeds, such
as herders and retrievers.
Used
as both a herder and waterfowl retriever in his homeland, this rustic charmer is a lively family companion and vigilant watchdog.
The Bull Terrier has been used
as a herder, guard, and watchdog.
You have small pets that you allow to roam freely around the home (
as herders, border collies will try to herd these animals and possibly nip at them to get them moving!)
But the thrifty farmers of France and the Low Countries preferred owning one versatile dog instead of a team of specialists, so Bouviers earned their keep
as herders, watchdogs, guardians, and cart - pullers.
As herders bred to move cattle, they are fearless and independent.