Sentences with phrase «herding dog»

They are used as herding dogs for sheep, cattle, and other animals.

This attractive medium - sized herding dog breed is named for the Belgian village where it originated in the late 19th century.

It's what makes them one of the best herding dogs in the world today.

Even ancient breeds were selectively created at some time by humans who were crossing the best hunting dogs or the best herding dogs.

Like most herding dogs, it possesses a strong prey drive.

Not only are they excellent when working with the military or police as mentioned before, but they are also great herd dogs.

I already mentioned that herding dogs need an outlet that caters to what they do naturally (herd), and to work off their high energy.

This breed is often used for police work, as service and guide dogs, therapy dogs and of course, herding dogs on farms.

These high - energy pups make excellent herding dogs, and as family pets they are happy to help around the house.

These active, agile, and intelligent herding dogs are known for their striking looks and the competitive advantage they have in obedience and agility challenges.

I would like to draw a distinction between herding dogs and guarding dogs.

Today, though many herding dogs live in households as companion pets, their instincts to herd can remain quite strong.

The coat on this Hungarian herding dog isn't just for looks either; it helps to keep the pooch waterproof.

There are three herding dogs known collectively as the Belgian Shepherds.

All I care is that my much loved little herding dog is well and shiny and full of energy.

However, these intelligent dogs have long been an excellent option for farmers in need of a strong herding dog.

That's why it's important to supervise herding dogs around small children at all times.

They grow up to become hardworking herding dogs and are highly intelligent and like to keep busy.

Can you give me some ideas about the characteristics of a potential herding dog and how I can get started?

With smaller cattle and sheep, a smaller than average herding dog was needed.

Training and preparing an adolescent herding dog to care for the flock can be a thrilling experience.

In absence of farm animals, a bored herding dog may therefore feel compelled to herd cars, people on bikes, the owners and even children.

Although they are are superb herding dogs, they also excel in most dog sports, especially agility and disc dog competition.

Even when the need for herding dogs started to decline, these dogs continued to be popular working dogs, working with the police and military.

These fluffy and affectionate herding dogs might look similar and are often mistaken for each other, but they're definitely not the same!

I have two young herding dogs and I was looking for fun classes we could take together beyond basic obedience.

This is the only herding dog on this list; the others are just a little too firm about keeping kids in line.

He is a typical herding dog that wants a job to please.

Many working and herding dogs just don't get enough exercise from walking, no matter how long the route.

For example, Australian Shepherds have a very high energy level, and they need daily, vigorous exercise since they were originally bred as herding dogs.

Most herding dogs are medium to large in size and many of them are gifted with a weather - proof coat meant to protect them from the elements.

One reason the German Shepherd is a great herding dog is due to humans gradually turning the wild wolf into a herding animal.

This is of course a necessary trait in a good herding dog.

These dogs can be excellent herding dogs and they are great guard dogs as well.

They are courageous, active herding dogs that need to stay busy.

Read on to find out more about this little herding dog.

Some breeds of herding dogs as collies and their crosses are highly sensitive to the prescription medication Ivermectin, so care should be taken while administrating Ivermectin in such breeds.

The larger ancestors served as an able herding dog with sheep flocks and were about 30 pounds.

It was written prior to the separation of herding dogs from the working group and does not include breeds recognized by the AKC since 1980.

II's favorite dogs have turned these hard - working herding dogs into canine royalty.

It originated in Belgium and is similar to other sheep herding dogs from that region, including the Dutch Shepherd, the German Shepherd, the Briard, and others.

Breeds which are especially mouthy include herding dogs such as the German Shepherd, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Cattle Dog and many more.

The AHBA sanctions herding events for dogs of all the herding breeds, including several that are not normally thought of as herding dogs such as Rottweilers and Samoyeds.

Hawker had been working with herding dogs for 12 years and 7 - year - old Ike, the oldest of her three Kelpies, was experienced and ready for competition.

Recently, they have helped raise awareness for our friends at Eastern Herding Dog Rescue, who we have had the pleasure of showcasing one of their dogs as a Rescue Walk of the Week in the past!

Ironically, this breed was developed from a variety of different herding dogs by ranchers in the Western United States, not Australia.

They are historically from the British Isles, where they were bred as herding dogs who didn't need to bite or bark to get results.