Sentences with phrase «show sheep herding»

Shep — The name Shep comes from the word shepherd and is generally used for dogs that show sheep herding traits.

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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.
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