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A Koolie working with sheep.
A Koolie working with sheep.

A herding dog is a type of pastoral dog that either has been trained in herding or belongs to a breed developed for herding. Dog types are broad categories of dogs based on function dog types are not identical to modern ''dog breeds'' but dogs identified primarily by specific A pastoral breed is any type of dog bred to work livestock Types of pastoral dogs include Herding dogs such as the swift handler-dependent dogs such Herding is the act of bringing individual animals together into a group ( Herd) maintaining the group and moving the group from place to place&mdashor any combination of Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic Dogs with characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans bred from a known foundation In Australia and New Zealand they are known as working dogs irrespective of their breeding. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Jobs performed by dogs Although most modern dogs are kept as Pets there are still a tremendous number of ways in which dogs can and do assist humans and more uses are Some herding breeds work well with any kinds of animals; others have been bred for generations to work with specific kinds of animals and have developed physical characteristics or styles of working that enhance their ability to handle these animals. Commonly mustered animals include cattle, sheep, goats and reindeer, although it is not unusual for poultry to be handled by dogs. Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated Ungulates a member of the Subfamily Bovinae of the family The domestic goat ( Capra aegagrus hircus) is a subspecies of goat Domesticated from the Wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe Poultry is the category of Domesticated Birds which some humans keep for the purpose of collecting their eggs, or kill for their Meat and/or

The term "herding dog" is sometimes erroneously used to describe livestock guardian dogs, whose primary function is to guard flocks from predation and theft. A livestock guardian dog ( LGD) is a domesticated canine used to defend Livestock against Predators LGDs are also commonly referred to as Herding dogs do not guard flocks but move them.

In general terms when categorizing dog breeds, herding dogs are considered a subcategory of working dogs, but for conformation shows they usually form a separate group. Jobs performed by dogs Although most modern dogs are kept as Pets there are still a tremendous number of ways in which dogs can and do assist humans and more uses are In a conformation show, judges familiar with specific Dog breeds evaluate individual Dogs for how well they conform to published Breed standards Herding Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds.

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Herding behavior

A Border Collie at work with hair sheep.
A Border Collie at work with hair sheep. The Border Collie is a breed of Herding dog that originated in the Border country of England and Scotland

Dogs can herd other animals in a variety of ways. Some breeds, such as the Australian Cattle Dog, typically nip at the animals' heels (for this reason they are called heelers). The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler and Red Heeler is a breed of Herding Others, notably the Border Collie, get in front of the animals and use what is called strong eye to stare down the animals; they are known as headers. The Border Collie is a breed of Herding dog that originated in the Border country of England and Scotland The Koolie has been observed to use both these methods and also to jump on the backs of their charges. Koolies are therefore said to head, heel, and back. Other types such as the Welsh Sheepdog and English Shepherd are loose eyed, working more independently. The Welsh Sheepdog (sometimes known as the Welsh Collie) is a Breed or Landrace of Herding dog from Wales, in The Australian Kelpie is an adaptable breed that can find, hold and drive various livestock. This article is about the dog breed for the aquatic creature from Celtic mythology see Kelpie. Some strains of this breed perform better with cattle than others.

All 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 bred so that they would be out of the way when cattle, their primary charges, kicked at them. The Welsh Corgi (ˈkɔrgi is a type of small Dog that originated in Wales. Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated Ungulates a member of the Subfamily Bovinae of the family

Basic herding dog commands

These commands may be indicated by a hand movement, whistle or voice. There are many other commands that are also used when working stock and in general use away from stock.

Herding dogs as pets

Due to their intelligence and beauty, herding dogs are often chosen as family pets. A pet is an Animal kept for companionship and enjoyment or a househeld animal as opposed to Livestock, Laboratory animals Working animals These dogs have been bred as working dogs and must be kept active. This article focuses on selective breeding in domesticated animals Jobs performed by dogs Although most modern dogs are kept as Pets there are still a tremendous number of ways in which dogs can and do assist humans and more uses are They retain their herding instincts and may sometimes nip at people's heels or bump them in an effort to 'herd' their family, and need to be trained not to do so. Often such dogs are regarded as dangerous. Their activity level and intelligence makes them excellent canine athletes.

Breed list

Herding breeds include the following:

See also

urkarain sheepdog

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herding dog

-noun

  1. A dog bred for working cattle, sheep, or other livestock. For example, the various shepherd breeds.
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