Sentences with phrase «as sheepdogs»

In fact, the dogs were still referred to simply as sheepdogs; only in 1915 was the name border collie first recorded, in reference to the dog's origin around the English and Scottish borders.

Today, they are a popular companion pet, but many are still used as sheepdogs due to their speed and boundless energy.

Their natural instinct is to chase and herd (they originated as sheepdogs).

Most of the breeds within this group are no longer worked as sheepdogs but are now bred purely as pets.

It is believed that this breed showed its potential during a dog shepherding contest in 1973, after which the breed was known as sheepdogs until 1915, when their breed was better analysed and received the final Border Collie name.

Named after the Belgian city of Malines, this breed was bred as a sheepdog and is relatively rare in the United States.

This giant breed, also known as the Hungarian kuvasz actually originated in Tibet but was further developed in Hungary where it was used as a sheepdog and protector of the flock.

This breed is widely used as a sheepdog around the world, and also partakes in sporting events such as sheepdog trials, canine agility, and heelwork to music with great success.

However Sheepadoodle coats tend to feature long hair in loose waves that are not as labor intensive to maintain as the Sheepdog's locks.

The Australian Kelpie was bred as a sheepdog and is believed to have derived from the collies of the English North Country.

Rough Collie: The collie, one of the most popular pets, was originally bred as a sheepdog in Scotland.

The dog has never worked as a sheepdog even though the 1963 standard was published under the name Atlas Sheepdog; this was corrected in 1969.

SASDA organizes sheepdog related activities in South Africa such as sheepdog trials and maintaining a stud book.

Extreme Sheepdog Trials HD Edition is the iPad version of UK based developer Green Custard's take on shepherding for iDevices and «extreme» couldn't be more appropriate as your sheepdog goes from paddock to spaceship in an effort to keep those sheep under control.

Not exact matches

When it all plays out, he will have returned to his original «sheepdog» or «Judas goat» role, a part that progressive Democratic presidential «challengers» always play: drive voter turnout for «history's second most enthusiastic capitalist party» (as Kevin Phillips once described the Democrats) and deliver his supporters dutifully to that party's Big Business - backed and imperialist nominee in the standard name of Lesser Evilism.

Management of this problem is being revolutionised by the use of guard animals such as Maremma sheepdogs, donkeys and llamas.

The Shaggy Dog casts Tim Allen as Dave Douglas, a stereotypically harried father who - through a set of unusually convoluted circumstances - discovers that he now has the ability to transform himself into a sheepdog.

Dad preaches a brand of Christian indoctrination as dogmatic and dubious as anything in Islamic scripture when he distills humanity into three types: sheep, sheepdogs, and wolves.

When Don came to me with the idea for his ninth novel, I asked (okay, begged) that he consider including Garcia, in all his Old English Sheepdog glory, as a character in the book.

Retailers should also keep in mind that clippers have a large range of prices, and although most don't wish to purchase the higher end, if they have, for example, an Old English Sheepdog and buy an inexpensive clipper kit, they will have problems, as it won't get through the coat.

Having adopted a Shetland Sheepdog that already has bad teeth, you may need veterinary intervention, such as dental scaling and polishing under a general anaesthetic.

«We do 140 shows a year,» Wilson said as she groomed an Old English Sheepdog named Abbey.

This inherited trait is strongly affected by lifestyle and is evident in certain large breed dogs such as the Newfoundland, German Shepherd, Saint Bernard, and the Old English Sheepdog.

This cool dog game challenges your Shetland Sheepdog both mentally and physically, as it mimics two dogs competing for a bone but without the nastiness of true competition (as when food is involved).

Take the Shetland Sheepdogs as an example; they defend their owner's property, and they can herd flocks of sheep.

The Beauceron was also known as Berger de Beauce (sheepdog from Beauce) or Bas Rouge (red - stockings).

While RA is typically uncommon in dogs, it can appear during middle age in small and toy breeds such as Miniature Poodles and Shetland Sheepdogs.

Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in sheepdog trials and dog agility.

The shepherd then bred these dogs with other herding and flock dogs such as the Old English Sheepdog and the Komondor.

Certain breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers, Old English Sheepdogs, Irish Wolfhounds, Cairn Terriers and Beagles have an increased incidence of portosystemic shunts.

Some of the dogs that are generally known to us as Border Collies, if registered with the Kennel Club, have to be registered as «working sheepdogs» unless they are from KC registered Border Collie Bloodlines, which allows them to register under the Border Collie title.

Good sheepdog trainers will train people as well as dogs - after all it is a partnership - teamwork - man and dog.

Then there are medium size dogs, such as Borders Collies (which are voted best for training), and Shetland Sheepdogs.

This disease has been reported in many different breeds such as the Beagle, German Shepherd, Old English Sheepdog, German Boxer, and Bullmastiff.

* The Old English Sheepdog Club of America, Inc., does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event.

Maremma Sheepdog puppies are also known as Abruzzenhund puppies.

Some dogs, such as collies, Shetland sheepdogs and Australian shepherds can have allergic reactions to the medication, Ivermectin, which treats mange, according to VeterinaryPartner.com, so consult your veterinarian if you own one of these breeds.

Also known as Miniature Collie and Sheltie, at first glance a Shetland Sheepdog may resemble a Collie in miniature.

If you don't own a farm, you can still keep your Shetland Sheepdog puppy happy in an apartment as long as you can channel this breed's energy and prevent excessive barking.

Also known as the Highland Collie, Highland Sheepdog, Mountain Collie and Hairy Mou'ed Collie, the Bearded Collie dog's history is shrouded in mystery.

The Belgian sheepdog, also known as the Groenendael, is one of four varieties of Belgians all named for Belgian villages: Groenendael, Laekenois, Mechelar (Malinois) and Tervuren.

This book is one of the most important ever published about the Old English Sheepdog and is still regarded by many as the definitive work in the breed.

Can't visualize a Shetland Sheepdog puppy as anything other than a pet?

As such, the dogs were dubbed Highland Collies, Scotch Collies, Welsh Sheepdogs, Northern Sheepdogs and Border Collies.

Therefore the numerous breeds of sheepdogs are equally valid as guard and protection dogs.

They are willing to please their owners, making them easy to train and even though they are sheepdogs, they do not have as much energy as others.

It is common practice for those training shepherds and sheepdog types to use force such as hard leash corrections or electric shock to get the dog to release the sleeve.

According to VetStreet, this herding dog developed in the area between these two regions as farmers continued to breed their own varieties of sheepdogs to work the hilly terrain.

In 1911, the American Kennel Club accepted the four breeds as one, denominating them the Belgian Sheepdog breed.

The Old English Sheepdog Club of America offers as a perpetual trophy the Robinson Hitchcock Memorial Trophy (Sterling Silver Bowl) for first in the American - Bred Dog Class.