These high - energy pups make
excellent herding dogs, and as family pets they are happy to help around the house.
These dogs can be
excellent herding dogs and they are great guard dogs as well.
Though they are
excellent herding dogs, German shepherds are very well suited to work as service animals, such as guide dogs for the blind.
Since both the German Shepherd and the Border Collie were used for herding, the German Shepherd Border Collie mix can be
an excellent herding dog today.
The same characteristics that make the breed a loyal guard dog and
an excellent herding dog can be more than a first - time dog owner or an easy - going person can manage.
Not exact matches
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.
As for the work aspect, these
dogs have natural
herding instincts and are
excellent guard
dogs.
Because this is a
herding dog, he makes an
excellent watchdog but his
herding instincts compel him to
herd humans by nipping at their heels.
Generally speaking, the ABCA border collie has a more powerful work ethic, and makes an
excellent stock
dog for either
herding trailing or farm management purposes.
When starting obedience training, find an instructor who understands how
herding dogs work and you will wind up with an
excellent companion
dog.
The Border Collie is not only extremely good at
herding, but it has an eagerness to please that makes it
excellent at other jobs like search - and - rescue, medical - alert
dogs for early detection of seizures (and other medical emergencies) and even therapy
dogs.
Can fight with one another if they only have each other to
herd in the home, and live a boring lifestyle
Excellent sight, scent, hearing High intelligence Some are
dog fighters, but the well bred ones aren't.
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).
They also make
excellent competitors for
dog agility trials, obedience, flyball, tracking, showmanship and
herding events.
More often than not we also have
dogs in our care who make
excellent sport prospects for
herding or agility.
Participating in canine activities such as agility,
herding, tracking, and dock diving provides
excellent physical and mental exercise and is fun and rewarding for both
dog and owner.
For the CDCA
Herding Excellent (HCX) title, a Canaan Dog must successfully pass three (3) herding instinct tests under at least two (2) different
Herding Excellent (HCX) title, a Canaan
Dog must successfully pass three (3)
herding instinct tests under at least two (2) different
herding instinct tests under at least two (2) different judges.
However, these intelligent
dogs have long been an
excellent option for farmers in need of a strong
herding dog.
Later it's thought that Viking raider
dogs were bred with the Roman
dogs, resulting in a smaller
dog that was better at sheep
herding and
excellent at navigating the highlands found around Wales, England, and Scotland.
They make
excellent companions and can also be trained to serve as
herding dogs, police
dogs, search and rescue
dogs and more.
Herding Group
dogs are considered easier to train than many other breeds, and make
excellent family companions as well as outstanding working
dogs.
Over the next few years, he obtained his CD, CDX, TC, (Temperament Certified), HT (
Herding Tested), RE (Rally Excellent) and CGC (Canine Good Citizen), and also became the # 5 GSD in the country based on defeating other GSDs and other herding dogs at AKC
Herding Tested), RE (Rally
Excellent) and CGC (Canine Good Citizen), and also became the # 5 GSD in the country based on defeating other GSDs and other
herding dogs at AKC
herding dogs at AKC shows.
They are not only most
excellent for
herding and for livestock, they could be also utilizing as therapy
dogs and medical alerts
dog.
White GSDs, like all other colors, exude self - confidence and are great guard and
herding dogs as well as an
excellent family pet.
An
excellent watch and
herding dog, the Texas Heeler is a hybrid breed resulting from the crossing an Australian Cattle Dog and Australian Shepherd D
dog, the Texas Heeler is a hybrid breed resulting from the crossing an Australian Cattle
Dog and Australian Shepherd D
Dog and Australian Shepherd
DogDog.
In general, this
dog is a smart and hard - working breed with
excellent herding skills.
They originally were bred to
herd sheep and this makes them
excellent guard
dogs.
Bouviers are
excellent watchdogs and guardians, and eager participants in
dog sports, especially
herding trials.
Knowing you
dog's heritage may help explain the behavior traits he exhibits, like the
excellent swimming skills of a Labrador retriever or
herding behaviors typical in Border collies.
With superb
herding instincts,
excellent quickness and docile natures, Shelties are the perfect farm worker, guard
dog or hiking pal.
Spanish Water
Dogs are very active and have strong
herding and guarding instincts — they are intelligent, loyal, and affectionate, making them
excellent guardians.