Not exact matches
Gina Rinehart is aware of speculation that she is now the
owner of world's biggest full - blood and pure
bred wagyu
herd, but says she has no intention of hanging her hat on that title.
Gina Rinehart may be the
owner of world's biggest full - blood and pure
bred wagyu
herd, but says she has no intention of hanging her hat on that title.
Newfoundlands may do carting or water work (5), Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds may do dog sledding, retrievers and pointers may do hunting tests and trials (6), and Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, corgis, and other
herding breeds may do
herding tests and trials (7),
owners of terriers may participate in «go - to - ground» competitions, and
owners of sighthounds may do lure coursing tests and trials.
The initial work has also been done for a weaver who runs a small flock of colored sheep, a farmer storing feed grain in his barn, a flock -
owner in wolf territory, a recreational musher, a rabbit hunter, and a pet
owner with an interest in any of the characteristics of the
herding, guarding, terrier, working, or hound dogs; what remains is to find just the right
breed to match the lifestyle and personality of the
owner.
A word of warning for would - be
owners: in its cattle
herding days, this
breed encouraged its charges to move in the right direction by nipping the animals with its teeth.
Unlike many
herding breeds, the Beauceron is easy to train as it aims to please its
owners.
In addition to promoting the objectives of ASCA to maintain and improve the
breed, we strive to offer venues for Australian Shepherd
owners (as well as other dog
owners) to compete for ASCA titles in ASCA sanctioned events including Obedience, Conformation, Tracking, Agility, and
Herding.
The desire of a
herding dog to keep his «flock» together, be it children, the neighborhood cats, or sheep, often times frustrates the
owner, but it is what they were
bred for.
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.
There are a host of broad exemptions that will continue to allow
breeding for (1) use of dogs as service, guide or therapy animals, by search and rescue, law enforcement and other government agencies; (2) use of dogs for
herding or as livestock guardian dogs or hunting dogs; (3) dogs or cats registered with the American Kennel Club, the Cat Fancier Association or other recognized registry or trained and kept for the purpose of show, field trials or agility trials; and (4) dogs or cats whose
owner has obtained an unaltered animal permit.
Imagine a shepherd of old sitting out on the French countryside with his flock, looking into the very human eyes of his Picard:
Herding breeds are
bred to be intelligent, sensitive, one
owner dogs.
AKC has graciously allowed mixed
breeds in their own AKC registration so that they can compete with their
owners for working titles in Obedience, Agility, Flyball,
Herding to name a few, are you game to compete??
Finally, after years of work by
owners of
herding breeds, AKC has added
herding trials to its repertoire, and attempts are underway to develop the
herding instincts of the AKC registered
breeds.
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.
Fortunately, there are responsible breeders who choose
breeding animals that are nice pets as well as top show dogs or
herding dogs, start the socialization and training process from birth, and place the right puppy with the right new
owner.
So many
owners desire a «mellow» dog, but choose a
breed that has a strong working or
herding drive.
They
breed dogs for the temperament and ability to serve as working companions for handicapped
owners, or produce hunting dogs,
herding dogs, guarding dogs, racing dogs, sled dogs, and dogs with the temperament and stamina to participate in schutzhund and other sports.
But Shelties seem more attached to their
owners than to their jobs, and that gives them a big edge over most other
herding breeds.
bred for strength and endurance...
herd farm animals... A pit bull is a scrappy terrier / bulldog mix... strength from the bulldog, endurance from the scrappy terrier...
bred to not tire out,
bred to please... unfortunately people took the please ur
owner to another level.
Many groups offer chances for
owners of
herding breed dogs an opportunity to see if their dog has any apptitude for
herding.
Today, as part of a routine annual physical examination or initial new patient visit, the technician can discuss MDR1 testing with
owners of
herding -
breed dogs or dogs that are potential
herding -
breed mixes.
Domesticated dogs have been
bred for specific traits that made them useful to the
owner: hauling goods and people,
herding without harming, fetching and releasing, pointing out or chasing down game, barking to identify an intruder or the location of cornered game, attacking and killing other animals and / or humans.
There's nowhere that has that much
herding,» said Terry Parrish, who is the mensch of competitive all -
breed herding and the
owner of a
herding center near Escondido.
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog: A member of the
herding family of dogs, this medium - sized, active
breed is generally good natured and develops a strong, lasting bond with his
owner.
He powered sleds and carts, accompanied
herds and flocks to market, and, when man gained leisure time, provided entertainment and opportunities to prove
owners» abilities in
breeding and prowess in training.