Archive for the ‘Herding Group’ Category

Herding dog breed. A Short History of Herding Dogs

Herding Dog Breed. Alert, Busy And Determined. Clear The Way! Here Comes The Herding Dog” by: John E Adams The herding dog has a long history, tracing as far back as Neolithic times in Europe when early farmers and domesticators in lands that are now Britain needed a more efficient, quicker way to move livestock [...]

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Is a Collie Puppy Right For You?

by Ron King The television series “Lassie” made Lassie the beloved symbol for Collies in America. Your new Collie puppy won’t measure up to the wonder dog, but you’ll most likely find him a wonderful family dog. The Family Protector The Collie was originally bred to herd sheep, and still has a strong protective instinct, [...]

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Is The German Shepherd The Perfect Dog For You?

by Lee Dobbins Originating from the Bavaria region, the German Shepherd was bred from local Shepherd dogs and originally contained a wire haired version as well. This dog was first registered in 1899 and has been a popular family pet and show dog ever since. A large dog, weighing in at around 80 pounds, the [...]

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Australian Shepherd: As Good As Its German Variety

by Ashish Jain Australian Shepherd is every bit as graceful as its more famous German variety. And like German Shepherd, these too, are bred as herd dogs, trained and nourished to take care of cattle. Also referred to as “Aussie”, they first appeared in Australia in the early 1800s and come in colors ranging from [...]

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Is An Australian Shepherd Puppy The Right Choice For Me And MyFamily?

by Mitch Endick The Australian Shepherd is a working sheep and farm dog that might do quite poorly in an apartment. They are vigorous dogs with high intelligence that were bred to think and work. They require at the least, a properly fenced in enclosure and at the best, a farm to run and work. [...]

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