Sentences with phrase «as herding dogs on»

Bouvier des Flandres began as herding dogs on farms in Belgium.

The sheltie is officially a Shetland Sheepdog who originated as a herding dog on the Shetland Islands.

Not exact matches

But unemployed herding breeds, such as Border collies, cattle dogs (heelers), collies, and Australian shepherds, can get into a lot of trouble by practicing herding behavior on children, cats and cars.

We want our dogs to feel equally at home whether in the UKC / AKC / GSDCA conformation and performance ring; on the Herding field; in the SV conformation ring and IPO field; or as a beloved family pet or service dog.

Living on the Chukotka Peninsulafor over a thousand years (on the Western most edge of Siberia; where the Russian side of the ice bridge that once linked Asia and North America lies), the Chukchi found the Husky useful as sled - dogs, watch dogs and for herding reindeer.

The breed was originally kept as a general working dog, mainly on farms, to help herd cattle and pull carts.

Although my passion is herding, my mom insisted on gathering obedience titles such as CDX (companion dog excellent), and rally titles such as RE (rally excellent).

Walk him on a leash as he may be aggressive towards other dogs and try to herd other people passing by.

This breed is often used for police work, as service and guide dogs, therapy dogs and of course, herding dogs on farms.

The only way for a Border Collie without an ISDS pedigree to be added to the ISDS registry is by proving its worth as a herding dog so that it can be Registered on Merit (ROM).

Faith Maloney, known as «Chief Dog,» rode herd on the dogs while construction of the Sanctuary was underway.

On the working farm that Jane and her husband Ed own, they utilize border collies for herding and Maremma sheepdogs as Livestock Guardian Dogs.

I would find it interesting that herding breeds are unrelated, that would include the German Shepherd and the Border Collie, dogs that are seen high on the list as potential biters.

Meanwhile, because they are not tiny they can typically go for longer walks, more easily perform tasks such as herding and hunting, and you skip on the small dog stigma.

The severity of the reaction depends on whether the dog inherits one or two copies of the mutation, and the breeds most commonly found with the mutations include herding dogs, such as collies and Australian shepherds.

Dewclaws provide certain breeds, such as the basenji and Catahoula leopard dog, gripping power for climbing trees, while dewclaws give the Great Pyrenees balance on rugged mountain terrain while herding sheep, and create a snowshoe effect in deep snowpack.

As household pets, most dogs are never asked to herd the cattle, pull the sled, hunt for dinner, guard the sheep, or kill vermin on the farm!

A herding dog will drop his head and carry it forward as his speed increases; proper assessment of OES movement requires that the dog be shown on a loose lead, not «strung up» and at a moderate speed.

Practicing veterinary medicine for almost 25 years, raising a large family, living a lifetime with dogs and cats, competing in the sport of dog agility as well as herding stock with her dogs, gives Carolyn a unique and experienced perspective on what your needs and busy lifestyle may involve.

Originally used as a dog for herding, they still retain a lot of this instinct, which will likely display itself quite early on.

It is best to bring this breed home only if you are committed to working your dog whether in fun activities or a genuine job such as herding on farmland.

Using the reindeer herding dogs brought by the Vikings, breeders brought in British droving breeds as well as spaniels to create a dog that's sole existence depended on hard work.

The breed was developed as a herding and companion dog, and their small size was created to suit the smaller sized livestock on the Shetland Islands.

Things like herding and nose work and tracking, relying as they do on inherent instincts, give the dog some creative freedom.

If dogs can not live according to their instincts, they usually develop abnormal behaviour such as extremely possessive attitudes, the «herding «of people and other dogs, the «herding «of toys, chasing cars and so on.

They then take on the role of the Alpha dog over the flock, just as they would over a pack of dogs, and they protect the herd as if they were part of their canine family.

Many have excelled both as working dogs on Texas ranches, as well as in sports such as agility, flyball, herding and obedience.

As long as they receive enough exercise and mental stimulation, herding dogs are wonderful, devoted pets who thrive on — and demand — human companionshiAs long as they receive enough exercise and mental stimulation, herding dogs are wonderful, devoted pets who thrive on — and demand — human companionshias they receive enough exercise and mental stimulation, herding dogs are wonderful, devoted pets who thrive on — and demand — human companionship.

The monument nearby serves as a memorial to the collie dog who was responsible for herding huge flocks of sheep on the steep farmland surrounding the area.

The animal was working as a hunting, herding, farm, or predator control dog while on the owner's property or while under the owner's control.

Border Collie Known as the workaholics of the dog world, Border Collies are still used today to herd sheep on farms.