Sentences with phrase «work as herding dogs»

Both Polish lowland sheepdogs and bearded collies work as herding dogs for sheep.

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The Bernese Mountain Dog is a member of the working breed group because they were originally bred to herd animals and serve as guardians for herds of livestock.

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a medium - sized dog in the herding class of the working dog groDog, also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a medium - sized dog in the herding class of the working dog grodog in the herding class of the working dog grodog group.

Mary has trained dogs for police work, as well as hunting, herding and therapy work.She and her Grand Champion Australian Shepherd Tanner have received many commendations from the several different Veterans Associations for their therapy work.

In some other countries, the breed registry is divided into dogs that perform a working function, such as herding, and are separate from those dogs that enter the conformation ring.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines Working Dog as: (n.) Any of various breeds of dogs developed or trained to do useful work, such as herding animals, pulling wagons or sleds, or guarding property.

More than 200 dog breeds are arranged by Group (as dogs are shown in dog shows): Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, Herding Group, and Miscellaneous Class.

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 doDog 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 dodog 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.

Originally bred as a working dog to follow instructions when herding livestock such as sheep, the Border Collie has a reputation as being one of the most intelligent of all dog breeds.

This strong built breed is traditionally used for hard work such as cattle and sheep herding, pulling carts, and police or guard dog work.

As for the work aspect, these dogs have natural herding instincts and are excellent guard dogs.

In most dog circles, the «working» breeds have always been considered as those that originally did such work as herding or guarding livestock, pulling loads, and protecting property.

Basically they are herding category dogs, but they are very much appreciated as a working or companion dog.

According to VetStreet, this herding dog developed in the area between these two regions as farmers continued to breed their own varieties of sheepdogs to work the hilly terrain.

We like working with greyhounds because we do not have to train over any strong genetically bred instincts and drives (such as protection / guarding, being territorial, herding, dog aggression, or hunting).

For centuries, we've bred dogs for the purpose of aiding us in our work, such as in hunting (Labradors), herding (German Shepherd), and livestock protection (Great Pyrenees)[2].

As the name implies, the Portuguese Water Dog is a native to Portugal and is a working class breed that were originally bred to help herd fish into fishermen's nets, retrieve lost tackle and broken nets.

Originally developed in Germany as herding dogs, the German Shepherd is popular today as a working dog and as a family companion.

This breed can be seen herding, tracking, competing in flyball, playing Frisbee — or working as an assistance dog or with a Search and Rescue team.

The breed was originally kept as a general working dog, mainly on farms, to help herd cattle and pull carts.

They are used by the armed services and police for protection, tracking, rescue work; for herding and as a guide dog for the blind.

Many of us think of sheepdogs as working dogs, but they have their own group, the herding or pastoral dogs.

Herding breeds that are used as working dogs round up their livestock by running circles around them, keeping great eye contact, nipping and snapping at the heels, and barking to steer them in the right direction.

If your dog is extremely active, regardless of breed or size - working, sporting, hunting, agility, or herding - we recommend daily supplementation as well.

The Bouvier, along with the equally - bearded Briard, were originally bred as herding and farm dogs, and are still used as working dogs today.

Herding dogs work with various types of livestock, such as sheep and cattle.

This breed is often used for police work, as service and guide dogs, therapy dogs and of course, herding dogs on farms.

Though they are excellent herding dogs, German shepherds are very well suited to work as service animals, such as guide dogs for the blind.

Non-existent in European registries, where most of these breeds are classified as working dogs, this group was created in 1983 by the AKC to honor what is one of the oldest of dog professions: herding livestock.

Aubrey is also exploring other dog sports such as herding, conformation, and scent work with her Beauceron.

It has since become a prominent show dog and continues as a capable herder, although it is more popular as a competitor in herding trials than as an actual working dog.

Probably this much can definitely be accepted as fact: That the Kerry Blue Terrier, or Irish Blue Terrier, as he is called in Eire, has been known for well over one hundred years; that because of his gaminess, intelligence and adaptability as a hunting dog, as a herd dog, and a working dog, the Kerry Blue has every attribute an Irishman would seek in a dog.

These dogs require plenty of stimulation and as such they are often used as working dogs in bomb detection, narcotics detection and herding.

The Polish lowland sheepdog is a herding breed that's still used as a working dog today.

As a cattle dog, Chelsea is always working, always trying to herd.

On the working farm that Jane and her husband Ed own, they utilize border collies for herding and Maremma sheepdogs as Livestock Guardian Dogs.

Whether your pup is an Arctic working dog or a pastoral herding dog, these names for dogs with blue eyes celebrate your best friend's unparalleled position as the family protector and talisman.

Their origin traces back about four thousand years, when their ancestors were used as working dogs for herding, hunting and even pulling sleds.

This breed was originally developed in Germany as a herding dog and currently is one of the most popular working dog breeds.

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While it may not be seen as work by many, sheep herding is a particularly difficult job that takes a lot of stamina as well as intelligence from the dog in question.

A hard - working, intelligent herding dog was essential, but not one that would overwork the herds and the flocks, as the animals had to arrive safely and in good weight to receive the best market value.

Does your dog live to take direction from you, as many of the working and herding breeds do?

They also excel as working dogs, doing things such as sniffing for bombs, herding animals, search and rescue, or even therapy.

The Aussie is a very, good trainable working dog used as stock dogs and herding dogs.

Herding Group dogs are considered easier to train than many other breeds, and make excellent family companions as well as outstanding working dogs.

They compete in obedience, agility and herding events and work as therapy dogs, search and rescue dogs, livestock guardians and service assistance.

In The Truth About Purebred Dogs, you learned that most breeds were developed to do some type of work, such as herding, hunting, guarding.

Catahoula hounds have historically been used as a working dog (herding cattle, tracking, hunting, etc) so it -LSB-...]... → Read More: Duke

If you are looking to work your white German Shepherd as a herding dog, they will make a great working companion, and enjoy the exercise.