Sentences with phrase «used as a herder»

The Pyrenean Shepherd came to North America in the 19th century to be used as herders.

When used as herders (usually of cattle and hogs), Catahoulas use antagonization and intimidation to manage their herds, a technique that differs from the constant patrolling methods of other herders like Border Collies and sheepdogs.

The Bull Terrier has been used as a herder, guard, and watchdog.

In addition to hunting, the Afghan was also once used as a herder and watchdog.

Not exact matches

Makes much more sense to believe a book written 1850 years ago by a bunch of goat herders that thought the world was flat and didn't even have the sense not to use their drinking water as the toilet.

Second, when science say's that the sun will burn out in about 4 billion years they are using data that has been gathered about our sun as well as many other star's to come up with their theory, not an ancient manuscript written by nomadic goat herders.

Although English life was beginning to change with the gradual development of cities, the economy was still mostly agrarian in the 1200s, with 90 % of the population (estimated to be around four million people in 1300 AD) making their living off the land, either as farmers (growing wheat for personal use or other grain crops to feed livestock) or herders (mostly sheep and goats).

They were also used in military campaigns, as herders, hunters, and guards.

Over the years, its use as a flock guardian and herder has diminished.

The Border collie, on the other hand, was mainly used as a premier sheep herder.

Although the American Kennel Club has designated the Catahoula Leopard Dog a herder, it was originally bred as a hunting dog used for hunting the wild boar indigenous to its area of origin.

This breed has also been used by shepherds as herders and watchdogs.

Well, this name goes back to their roots as cattle herders, where they would be used to encourage lazy cattle to keep moving by gently nipping at their heels.

Originally bred as a flock guardian and herder, Rottweilers are now used as guard dogs and protective family dogs.

History: Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have an origin from Ireland and were used as farm herders and hunters of vermin.The Wheaten is probably one of the oldest irish dog breeds and was introduced to the USA in 1946, but not recognized by the AKC until 1973.

They were used as messenger dogs, draught dogs, police, herders, and guards.

The Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder were used by the Sami people to herd reindeer, but also for hunting and as sled dogs.

History and Facts: Used as a livestock guardian and herder since the Middle Ages in the Brie province.

The breed also has a well developed sense of humor making them an endearing companion, and they continue to be used very effectively as both sheep and cattle herders in their native land and elsewhere.

These dogs were originally used to chase predators away from cattle herds, but later began to work as herders and as vermin exterminators.

«As a blanket statement, it's hard to say TV is a good thing or a bad thing,» says Greg Herder, CEO of Hobbs / Herder Advertising in Newport Beach, Calif. «It depends on the market and the practitioner and how he or she uses it.