Shep — The name Shep comes from the word shepherd and is generally used for dogs that
show sheep herding traits.
Not exact matches
In addition, by using a mathematical model to reproduce the interactions between
sheep and their effect on spontaneous behavior, scientists have
shown that the intensity of mimicry plays a critical role in the ability of a
herd to maximize the area foraged for grazing while minimizing the time needed to regroup.
It
shows that the intensity with which the
sheep mimic one another plays a crucial role in the ability of a
herd to maximize the grazing area explored while minimizing the time needed to regroup when faced with potential dangers.
A recent study also
showed a
herd of wild Soay
sheep in the Outer Hebrides had decreased by five per cent in the last 24 years for exactly the same reason.
His problem was that would not train well enough to be controllable around
sheep, but during assessment
showed us that he had good «eye» and plenty of instinctive drive coupled with a great interest in stock
herding.
They especially love bouncing around to
show how excited they are, although originally their bounces were put to use to spot
sheep,
herding them by barking and jumping up and down.
Border Collies are known for using their eyes when
herding, controlling the
sheep with an intense stare that
shows they mean business.
She explained that at roughly eight weeks, her puppy, bred to
herd sheep, had the correct structure of a
show dog.
One room held a group of paper
sheep by artist Kyu Seok Oh, part of a
herd that earlier this year was
shown in Times Square.
A recent study also
showed a
herd of wild Soay
sheep in the Outer Hebrides had decreased by five per cent in the last 24 years for exactly the same reason.