Sentences with phrase «herding dog with»

But no matter how hard I pleaded, Dad flat - out refused (in retrospect I'm grateful he did — a large, high - energy herding dog with endless grooming needs would have been a huge mistake).

It's a herding dog with a strong work ethic that makes him a wonderful candidate for the sports of agility, herding and flyball.

The Puli is a herding dog with a very unique coat.

Would you like a herding dog with endless energy or a cuddly lapdog?

In the 1800s, a variety of sheep - herding dogs with differing herding styles existed in Great Britain.

Herding Haven takes in primarily herding dogs with physical and behavioral disabilities (generally deemed rescue only) from local shelters and provides physical and behavioral rehabilitation for the dogs for as long as they need until they are adoptable at which time we find them loving, forever homes.

When the empire crumbled, Viking raiders are thought to have brought smaller spitz - type herding dogs with them, which they cross-bred with the larger Roman dogs to produce smaller, more agile sheep - herding dogs particularly well - suited to the climate and topography of the highlands bordering Scotland, England and Wales.

Not exact matches

The Thundering Herd look like a live dog here, especially with their star wide receiver Tyre Brady upgraded to probable.

From the Chihuahua to the Great Dane, the domestic dog is the most diverse mammal species of all, with over 350 distinct breeds for hunting, pulling sledges, tracking, herding and, of course, companionship.

The huge diversity of dogs resulted not from natural selection but from generations of humans crossbreeding and selecting animals with traits they wanted — the ability to chase foxes into holes, or herd sheep, or sit attractively on a sofa.

The GSD is one of the most popular breeds worldwide with historical working roles that include herding, guarding, police, military and guide - dog work.

Laid back, country ways, love the rain, love the sound on a tin roof, dream of living the rest of my days in the peace and calm of the hill country, with dogs, horses and miniture herd of cattle and maybe a long horn or two my dreams are a costly lot but are still my dreams.

I have 2 horses, 2 dogs, my own rig and I love to explore and travel with my herd.

She shuffles in the mud giggling with delight as giant cows graze around her and herding dogs do their best to keep her from danger.

Fortunately, Babe makes friends with Fly (Miriam Margolyes), the other sheep dog, giving Babe the opportunity of a lifetime as he learns how to herd sheep.

The conceit of his latest exercise in droll negativity is presenting the misery from the viewpoint of the cute dog, who finds herself being herded from owner to owner, each with their own distinct shades of the pathetic.

Jake's isolated existence, with only her dog, Dog, and her herd of sheep for company, puzzles the locadog, Dog, and her herd of sheep for company, puzzles the locaDog, and her herd of sheep for company, puzzles the locals.

When not attempting to make students, colleagues, and babies laugh, she can be found herding cats, walking her dogs, fishing, cooking, dining, and laughing with family and friends, or writing.

I would like to learn more about herding livestock and maybe earning herding titles with my dog.

If your dog spends most of his days lounging in your condo, don't feed him food with a protein level that is ideal for dogs who herd sheep all day.

A crushing blow to anyone, Hawker's lack of mobility was compounded by the fact she could no longer herd with her dogs.

By early 2016, she was training with her dogs up to three times a week and, while competing with her herding dogs was never a priority, Hawker set her sights on a return to the Soldier Hollow Classic in September.

There are several organizations that sponsor herding trials where you can earn titles with your dog.

My background is in working dogs — herding dogs, particularly — and no breeder of my acquaintance with any repute would sell their dogs in such a manner.

She has also dabbled in herding and carting with her dogs.

With some breeds, such as Border Collies, biting or nipping is even more instinctive because of the nature of the breed - they're born and bred to herd livestock, and that's how a 50 or 60 pound dog will control a 1,000 pound cow - by biting at the heels or nose.

The shepherd then bred these dogs with other herding and flock dogs such as the Old English Sheepdog and the Komondor.

They are very busy with agility, herding, rally obedience, conformation and therapy dog visits.

One common belief is they travelled with Germanic tribes and descended from Asian herding dogs.

I compete in various sports with our dogs, including (but not limited to) conformation, rally, and herding.

Our dogs are being used to herd cattle and horses, and I have placed dogs with search groups that are performing tracking, trailing, and recovery.

These dogs were strong, tough, dependable and willing workers, who were characterized by extreme intelligence and strong herding instincts, coupled with enormous instinct to guard and protect their premises.

However, as with other herding dogs, this breed can be a bit aloof with strangers.

You may also provide them with additional outlets for pent - up energy through sports such as dog agility, Flyball, advanced obedience, herding or tracking.

However, dog breeds in the Sporting, Hound, and Herding groups are very high energy animals and you will need to have enough time to provide them with more intensive exercise.

Dr. Elliott shares her east valley home with two dogs, three cats, a herd of 40 + alpacas.

Certified Canine Good Citizen, nationally renowned blogger for more than 8 years on subjects of responsible pet ownership and positive reinforcement based dog training, management and herding specialist (especially with sheep and ducks).

Engagement in dog sports for example flyball, musical freestyle, herding, Frisbee, agility, tracking, and compliance as sport can help supply this stimulus while fortifying the dog's bond with its family.

It's best to offer dogs the opportunity to use their skills by actually hunting, herding, or tracking with their owner, or participating in mock exercises like field trials, lure coursing, herding exhibitions, or other doggy competitions.

The German Shepherd Dog breed was initially developed for sheep herding from herding breeds, but it soon became evident that the dog had an ability and intelligence, along with physical prowess, to be utilized as a multi-purpose dDog breed was initially developed for sheep herding from herding breeds, but it soon became evident that the dog had an ability and intelligence, along with physical prowess, to be utilized as a multi-purpose ddog had an ability and intelligence, along with physical prowess, to be utilized as a multi-purpose dogdog.

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

These characteristics along with their endurance made the Bearded Collie outstanding herding dogs.

At an AKC - sanctioned herding test, your dog will enter a pen with a tester and some livestock, usually sheep or ducks.

There are many breeds of dogs that are better with sheep, some are better with cattle, and some work with many species of herd animals.

Might just make dogs feel like they could run the plains with a herd of buffalo and never get hungry or tired.

With the birth of agriculture, dogs came to be used for herding and guarding livestock.

Her passions include working with the herding, sporting, and working breeds, and she has experience in competition obedience and agility with her own dogs.

We like working with greyhounds because we do not have to train over any strong genetically bred instincts and drives (such as protection / guarding, being territorial, herding, dog aggression, or hunting).

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.

Are you wondering how to train farm dogs to guard, help, and herd with livestock?