Sentences with phrase «function as a herding dog»

Any aspect of structure or temperament that would impede the dog's ability to function as a herding dog should be severely faulted.

Not exact matches

In some other countries, the breed registry is divided into dogs that perform a working function, such as herding, and are separate from those dogs that enter the conformation ring.

Back in those days, dogs were bred for a certain function such as retrieving, herding, guarding, and even hunting.

Many specialties include extra events that demonstrate their dog's ability to carry out traditional functions such as herding, carting, hunting, or coursing.

A poodle is considered a hunting and birding dog; a companion dog is defined as a breed of dog whose purpose is limited to companionship — companion dogs do no make good hunters, birders, guard dogs, herd dogs, sled dogs or perform any other useful function to the owner's, aside from companion ship.

Some pit bulls work cattle in herding trials, and some still function as hunting dogs.

The Border Collie was specifically bred for obedience and intelligence to function as a herding and working dog.