Coat and Color: Medium length double coat in black and tan, red, sable, or fawn all colors are typically seen with white markings. Like the Pembroke corgi, the Cardigan Welsh corgi is slightly longer than the Pembroke, and its head is larger.
Like its Pembroke cousin, this ancient breed has likely been around for thousands of years. They have a distinguished look about them that makes them seem like they were bred to be lapdogs, but they are highly adept herding dogs. They may be small, but they need plenty of exercise and can quickly become overweight and badly behaved without it. The term "corgi" means either cur dog or dwarf dog in the Welsh language, which was not derogatory but intended as a descriptive term.
Coat and Color: Medium-length, dense, water-resistant double coat; red, sable, brindle, black or blue merle, with or without white markings on the neck, chest, legs, muzzle, tail, and face. For centuries, the Puli has been used to herd sheep and guard farms in Hungary. If there are no sheep around, the Puli will herd family pets, kids, chickens—pretty much anything that moves. Its thick mop-like corded coat protects it against predators and the elements while out with the flock.
Its larger, also corded cousin, the Komondor or the Hungarian sheepdog , is another powerful sheep guardian—although it is a little less common than the puli. Coat and Color: Short and glossy coat; solid colors only: black, rusty black, gray, or white.
The Polish lowland sheepdog is popular in Poland as a watchdog and livestock herder. Headstrong, lively, and confident, this breed needs a dedicated owner. Its thick, shaggy double-coat requires daily brushing. Also, this dog needs rigorous training since this stubborn breed can make you throw up your hands in frustration.
This breed, in combination with Scottish herding dogs, likely was the foundation stock for bearded collies. Coat and Color: Thick, long, and shaggy coat; beige, black, black and white, brown, chocolate and white, gray, gray and white, tricolor, and white. Like the popular cheese, this intelligent and athletic sheep herding dog hails from the dairy-producing Brie region of France. The versatile Briard was a flock guardian and herder. The French appreciated and revered this two-in-one dog.
For a long time, the Briard was a mainstay on French farms. The breed is also extremely good-natured, welcoming human affection yet remains ruthless in the fields. Coat and Color: Long coat comes in black, white, gray, blue, tawny, or a mix of colors.
The powerful Great Pyrenees mountain dog guards flocks in open spaces. It is one of the largest sheepdog breeds in the world , capable of confronting and repelling attacks by brown bears and wolves. The Great Pyrenees' thick coat protects it from the elements when working high up in the mountains. Great Pyrenees dogs work by patrolling the perimeter of the flock, constantly retracing their steps and keeping an eye out for danger. They are calm and patient and are quick to spring to the flock's defense, showing great courage in the face of danger.
Coat and Color: Thick double coat in white may have markings of gray, tan, badger, or reddish-brown. There are 41 dogs in the American Kennel Club's herding group. Most all dogs in the herding category will herd instinctively, including children and other animals in the house. You might want to reconsider a herding-type dog if you have or plan to have young children.
Also, these dogs require a lot of mental stimulation and time. Small children often require a lot of your attention, so consider if you have ample time to dedicate to this dog. German shepherds are wonderful dogs for the right owners, but usually not for first-time dog owners.
These dogs need rigorous training, exercise, and dedication to stay one step ahead of this dog. German shepherds are also prone to hip dysplasia and neurological problems. What Sheep Eat. A shepherd's best friend Going to the dogs There are two types of dogs used on sheep farms: herding dogs and guardian dogs.
Herding dogs are used to manage sheep. They are also called stockdogs or working dogs. Guardian dogs are used to protect sheep from predators. Properly trained, the dog is able to move the sheep just about anywhere. Good herding dogs control sheep with calm authority and without excessive "commotion. Training a border collie can be a challenge for an inexperienced handler.
And they may not make good pets if you have a short patience. They are high-energy and always need a job to do. But when it comes to a natural instinct and ability to work a flock of sheep, you cannot do better than a Border Collie.
Most people consider the Border Collie the ultimate sheep herding dog. Valued for its versatility and intelligence, this medium-sized dog is popular on sheep and cattle farms. Kelpies drive sheep, cattle and goats away from their handler with its voice and its stare.
The Australian Kelpie can come in a variety of colors. With this herding history comes supreme athleticism, and these dogs have seemingly inexhaustible amounts of energy that can be too much to handle for novice owners. These are certainly dogs for owners who have a ton of time, space, and dedication.
If you are looking for an athletic running partner or a true working dog, we compiled this list for you! Here are 15 of the most popular herding breeds around. Sturdy and powerful yet small and highly athletic, the Australian Cattle dog was developed by Australian settlers to drive and herd cattle on the massive ranches of Australia.
They are still used for that purpose today. They are hardy animals that can run for hours in scorching temperatures. Besides this, they are loyal, intelligent, and affectionate animals that make great family dogs and love being as close as possible to their human companions. The Australian Kelpie is a small to medium-sized dog that was bred expressly for the job of herding cattle without much need for human intervention or supervision, and the breed still retains this independent nature.
This of course makes these dogs a challenge to keep in urban environments, and they require a ton of dedication and consistency in training. However, that means they take well to training and make great family pets if given adequate exercise. Despite the misleading name, the Australian Shepherd originated in the United States and was developed as a working dog to herd livestock.
Like most herding breeds, these dogs have a ton of energy that needs to be channeled into specific jobs; otherwise, they can quickly become bored and potentially destructive. These beautiful animals make great family pets and are as loyal, affectionate, and protective as they come.
Developed in Scotland to herd sheep in harsh terrain and cold temperatures, the Bearded Collie is a medium-sized, long-haired dog that is known for their intelligence and affectionate personality.
They are generally easy dogs to train, making them great for novice owners, and have an inexhaustible enthusiasm, upbeat nature, and lust for life that is contagious. They are highly social dogs that make fast friends with everybody and are wonderful family pets. The Belgian Malinois is a medium-sized dog that is commonly used in police and military work but was initially bred for herding and driving livestock in Belgium. They are athletic, energetic dogs that are often described as being intense, due to their potent work ethic and willingness to please their owners.
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