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There are several breeds which, while not primarily bred as herding dogs, included herding among their tasks on the farm. These include such breeds as the Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, Schipperke, German Spitz/Keeshond, American Eskimo, and others.
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www.herdingontheweb.com/dogs.htm
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Herding dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A herding dog , also known as a stock dog , is a type of pastoral dog that either has been trained in herding or belongs to breeds developed for herding. Their ability to be trained to act on the ...
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Herding dogs made livestock farming, wool industry possible ... As with hunting dogs, herding and driving dogs developed in each region had their own sets of skills. Some were specialists at gathering sheep in rolling terrain. Some drove livestock to market down country lanes and through village streets.
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www.canismajor.com/dog/herddogs.html
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Historically, herding dogs were used to gather livestock or hunt strays in unapproachable places with handler guidance. Border Collies, Australian Shepherds and Cattle dogs were commonly crossbred with other breeds for specialization. ... Pictures > Dogs > Herding Dogs...
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A list of dogs, which possess the ability to be used for herding livestock. ... German Shepherd Dog Herding Sheep ... Dominant Behaviors in Dogs...
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www.dogbreedinfo.com/h/herdingdogs.htm
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The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of ... The vast majority of Herding dogs, as household pets, never cross paths with a farm animal. Nevertheless, pure instinct prompts many of these dogs to gently herd their owners, especially the children of the family.
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Early herding dogs were large, powerful animals that, while rough with stock and difficult to control, nevertheless displayed an instinct to gather sheep. ... Several breeds were introduced into the strain of these early herding dogs. Fleet of foot and quiet by nature, the Whippet added its specific traits to...
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www.meekersheepdog.com/herding_dog_tradition.htm
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The StockDog Server is the preminent source for information on stock dogs, sheep dogs, herding breeds, herding trials, sheep dog trials and all related activities ... Welcome to the Stock Dog Server, serving the herding community since 1993. ... If you are new to the world of stock dogs take a look at the Introduction to stock dogs.
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Learn more about herding breeds in Animal Planet's Dog Breed Directory. ... Dogs of the herding group have in common the desire and ability to control the movements of other animals, most often sheep and cattle. In some species, this is accomplished by stalking and staring, in others by barking and in others by nipping.
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animal.discovery.com/guides/dogs/selector/herding.html
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