Sentences with phrase «herding dogs who»

German Shepherds were originally farming and herding dogs who were given their name by Max von Stephanitz in 1899.

Examples of this would be an unbalanced German Shepherd who falls back inappropriately to his instinct to guard and bite when threatened, or a herding dog who neurotically begins nipping at the feet and heels of anything that moves around his person.

Wilma is a young and energetic herding dog who's smart and sensitive.

Not exact matches

Are there, or were there, breeds of dogs who historically helped protect herds from wolves and leopards?

Finally, a «True - Life Adventure» - like segment tells the story of a sheep dog who must lead a herd of four - legged cotton balls through the Arizona wilderness.

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.

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.

The Swedish Vallhunds are active dogs of herding heritage who need a chance to run and play.

About a month or so ago, we had this young herding breed dog who had been in and out of a local shelter a few times and had a rough start to life, in situations that no one had the details of but knew had been very difficult.

Another versatile breed is the Rottweiler who pulled carts, herded cattle and then became a police dog.

Bearded Collies are medium - to - large - sized herding dogs, who, given the chance, will herd just about anything they can.

I understand these statements more than most breeders, because my mentor was a man who used these dogs for hunting and herding.

German Shepherds were bred to work all day herding livestock, which makes them high - energy dogs who are active both physically and mentally.

Dogs who were bred to herd are intelligent, independent, and love having a job to do.

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.

Who would have thought that a dog breed would be named after a country that exported sheep these dogs were supposed to herd!

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.

When starting obedience training, find an instructor who understands how herding dogs work and you will wind up with an excellent companion dog.

He's a particularly active type of dog (like the herding or sporting breeds) who needs to be occupied to be happy.

So what should you expect in a crossbred dog who has picked out the best brains and shares parents who were originally bred to herd sheep?

The sheltie is officially a Shetland Sheepdog who originated as a herding dog on the Shetland Islands.

Try giving the dog who sees cars as wayward sheep something more constructive to do with his herding instincts.

A Beauceron can be a good family dog for people with older children who can respect the animal and tolerate the natural herding behavior.

Unlike some independent breeds, most dogs within the herding group are loyal, one - man companions who love to stick by your side.

My dogs are full - time pets who live in the house, sleep on the bed, have 24/7 access to the fenced yard, and take classes in agility, tracking, sheep herding, etc..

This is a breed who thoroughly enjoys staying busy so giving this dog a «job» like agility, flyball, herding or some other high energy canine sport is highly recommended.

In some countries all the Belgian dogs who herded sheep are considered one breed.

Despite what every article says about Aussies, he has always been an inside dog who follows me everywhere so even when I leave the door open so he can go spend time in the yard, his herding instinct says he must follow me to the laundry room.

The Spanish Water Dog is a high - energy breed that does well with an active family, but because they have strong herding instincts they may not be suited for a family with young kids, who will find themselves being herded.

More often than not we also have dogs in our care who make excellent sport prospects for herding or agility.

He's a particularly active type of dog (like the herding or sporting breeds) who needs an active lifestyle to be happy.

Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodDogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their boddogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies.

Breeding was not the main purpose for the tough islanders who used Shelties as all around farm dogs, though Shelties now participate in the Herding and Pastoral Groups of the US and UK, respectively.

Since this was purported to protect the health of Herding dogs, we asked a breeder, a veterinarian, and an AKC judge who have extensive experience with Herding breeds for input.

Our Family: On a personal note the Cindy C. & W. Leland Smith Family animals consist currently of three dogs - high drive / energetic herding dogs (2 English Shepherds & 1 Belgian Malinois) and two cats (Ragdoll mixes), who are all a very important and active part of our family and daily lives.

Other reasons why a dog will feel lonely and bark excessively would be if he was just a mere pup and was stilling learning to amuse himself; or if he is an overly active dog who constantly craves, and needs, an outlet for boundless energy, such as a sporting or herding breed of dog.

Herding dogs are trained using calm livestock who already have experience working with other dogs.

Keeping «herds» of shelter pets healthy is a crucial duty for veterinarians who work with homeless dogs and cats.

Owners of hunting dogs, herding dogs or simply owners who want to teach their dogs commands from a distance may benefit from using a dog training whistle to train their dogs.

Currently, Katrina's four - legged family consists of a horse, a number of cats, and two rescue dogs: Maddie, «The Flying Coyote,» a border collie who's completed her advanced / master titles in three agility associations and has tried her paw at herding as well, and Malcolm, «The Crashing Coyote,» a sheltie who enjoys his rally classes and just about anything he can get in his mouth.

Within 53 years of Dutch colonisation in Southern Africa and the origins of the wagon - trekking boers later known as Afrikaners, who converted vast stretches of wild veld into farmland, hunted for meat and defended their cattle herds, staff, and homesteads from lion, the Europeans were using these local dogs themselves.

This is the herding dog of the once nomadic Samoyed people, who roamed across Arctic Asia and now live in the regions of Siberia east of the Ural Mountains.

These reasons can include an intact male and female who are not allowed to play together, two dogs who just can't quite seem to get along with one another, anyone who just looks like they need a break, or breed - related reasons (too many herding dogs herding, too many restricted breeds for insurance purposes, etc.).

These dogs are natural herders who «love children and may lovingly try to herd them as they play.»

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.

Some in the U.S. also herd rabbits, chickens, goats and even cats in a cattery, said Levy, who breeds the dogs in Salem, Oregon.

But breed enthusiasts, including farmers who delighted in seeing their dogs command flocks of sheep and herds of goats, hope that the breed will rise again.

We reserve the right to refuse to adopt to anyone who we feel isn't a good match for a dog, in particular or in general, as not every household is suitable for a rescued dog, especially our larger herding and working breeds.

Everyone who trains or shows a dog; everyone who works with a herding dog, a search and rescue dog, a therapy dog, a retriever, a pointer, a flushing spaniel, or a livestock guard dog; everyone who competes in sled dog races or weight pulls or draft dog tests; and everyone who breeds dogs must learn to speak with a single voice that says «Stop.

However, their herding tendencies can impair this bond once they try to herd kids (notably people who run), as well as other dogs may perceive their stare as threatening.