Sentences with phrase «cattle by nipping at the heels»

Australian Cattle Dog has been nicknamed a «Red Heeler» or «Blue Heeler» on the basis of its colouring and practice of moving reluctant cattle by nipping at their heels.

Not exact matches

The Australian cattle dog, for instance, was selectively bred to control the cattle's movements by nipping at their heels, whereas, the border collie was bred to stare down sheep.

Well, this name goes back to their roots as cattle herders, where they would be used to encourage lazy cattle to keep moving by gently nipping at their heels.

Traditionally used for driving cattle along by nipping at their heels — hence the name!