Sentences with phrase «sheep herding humans»
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Humans selected for speed, resulting in the Greyhound, smelling and tracking ability (Bloodhounds) ability to herd sheep (Collies and Australian Shepherds) appearance (Dalmatians and Pomeranians) size (Chihuahuas and Great Danes) and a host of other traits.
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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.
Suddenly, the idea of herds of identical prize bulls, or sheep producing medicines for humans in their milk, seemed wholly plausible.
In fact, some species, such as the thylacine, were eradicated because they were considered a threat to human life — specifically, that they were killing off herds of sheep.
The Working Dog classification used by multi-breed dog registries and clubs define dogs that assist humans in their daily work, such as: herding sheep and cattle, draft or sled dogs, tracking dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, and service dogs.
Used to herding sheep on the vast plains of England but usually not accustomed to the presence of human beings, they take flight easily.