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Herding Dog Breeds

Like the name suggests, herding dogs are breeds of dog that Border Collie ie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. He was known in the past as the Working Collie, the Old-fashioned Collie, the Farm Collie and the English Collie, and finally got his have beem trained or developed for herding. Commonly herded animals include cattle, sheep, and reindeer, although it is not unusual for poultry Border Collie s. They have a highly developed sense of smell and with their high drive make excellent tracking dogs for tracking trails also. to be handled by dogs. Some dogs such as the Koolie and Australian Kelpie, are reknowned for being able to herd sheep into a tight pen, then run along their backs when it gets too full in the pen.

Herding behavior
Dogs can herd other animals in a variety of ways. Some breeds, such as the Australian Cattle Dog(blue heeler), typically nip at the animals' heels (for this reason they are called heelers). Some memebers of these breeds, have a tendancy to herd people in the same manner Leonberger manner. It learns quickly and will rapidly grasp what is expected of it.

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Leonbergers ge , nipping at their heels so are not suited to very young children. Others, notably the Border Collie, get in front of the animals and use what is called eye to stare down the animals; they are known as headers. As above, Koolies and Kelpies also run along a her animals back where requried, and are therefore said to 'head', 'heel', and 'back'.

Herding behavior is modified predatory behavior.
Most herding breeds have physical characteristics that help them with their work, including speed and endurance. Shorter breeds, such as Welsh Corgis, were Border Collie ie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. He was known in the past as the Working Collie, the Old bred so that they would be out of the way when cattle, their primary charges, kicked at them.

Herding dogs as pets
Due to their intelligence and beauty, herding dogs are often chosen as family pets. These dogs have been bred to work and must be kept active. Herding breeds will herd family members, particularly children, in the absence of other charges.

Breed list
Herding breeds include the following:

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Basque Shepherd Dog
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Canaan Dog
Catalan Sheepdog
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German Coolies
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Hungarian Puli
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Lancashire Heeler
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Romanian shepherd dog
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Welsh Corgis:
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