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Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as ACD, Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler is a breed of herding dog first bred in Australia for herding cattle over long distances and across...
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Australian Shepherd

Despite his name, the Australian Shepherd (often called Aussie) is not at all an Australian dog! These dogs were originally developed in the USA to herd livestock....
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Bearded Collie

The fluffy Bearded Collie is a dog breed that originated in Scotland and was primarily bred for herding purposes. It is a part of the Collie family, and the Collies are known for t...
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Beauceron

The Beauceron is a herding dog breed that originated in the Central part of France. It was named after the region of Beauce and is also known as Berger de Beauce and Bas Rouge. The...
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Belgian Laekenois

The Belgian Laekenois is a member of the Belgian Shepherd family of breeds. The American Kennel Club recognized it in July 2020, and the Laekenois became a fully recognized breed. It was pla...
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Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is a medium-sized shepherd dog initially developed in Malines, Belgium, in the late 1800s. The Belgian Malinois is one of the varieties of the Belgian Shepherd. All thes...
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Belgian Sheepdog Groenendael

The Belgian Sheepdog (Chien de Berger Belge) is a dog breed of medium-to-large-sized herding type. It originated in Belgium, and it is quite like other sheepdogs from that region, like the D...
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Belgian Tervuren

The Belgian Tervuren is a part of the Belgian Shepherd family that includes four distinct breeds; the Malinois, the Groenendael, the Laekenois, and the Tervuren. Out of the four breed...
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Bergamasco Shepherd

The Bergamasco Shepherd is an ancient, medium size shepherding breed with a rustic appearance that is believed to be originated in Persia (today that area is Iran)...
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Berger Picard

Berger Picard is a loyal herding dog from the Picardy region. It is thought that this dog is the oldest of all French sheepdogs. Their hallmark is their 5-inch erect ears you can spot...
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Border Collie

The Border Collie is a highly intelligent, energetic, athletic, working, and herding breed of dog that was developed in the Scottish borders for herding livestock, especially sheep...
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Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a working dog breed that has an impeccable work ethic and was primarily bred as a versatile, working farm dog. This breed is very intel...
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Briard

Briard is a French dog breed whose original purpose was to guard, herd, and protect the flock against predators. These brave dogs weren’t only protecting flocks; they were used as mili...
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Canaan Dog

Canaan Dog is a medium-sized clever and confident dog that was used for guarding purposes. This is a pariah dog that many believe was used for herding and guarding in biblical time...
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Collie Rough

The Rough Collie is a Scottish dog breed known for their herding abilities. They are popular, active family pets that have exploded in popularity after the fictional character Lassie was cre...
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Collie Smooth

The Smooth Collie is a Scottish dog breed known for their herding abilities. They are popular, active family pets. However, they still remain skillful herders that are pe...
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is one of the four Sennenhund breeds that originated in the Swiss Alps. They are a working breed that specializes in herding and guarding livestock. Th...
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Finnish Lapphund

Finnish Lapphund is a friendly and gentle spitz-type dog breed used for reindeer herding. In their homeland Finland, they are very popular, but it is uncommon to see these dogs out...
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German Shepherd

Although we doubt anyone hasn’t heard about the German Shepherd dog (or GSD), we will use this opportunity to lay out some interesting facts about this beautiful breed.&...
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Icelandic Sheepdog

The Icelandic Sheepdog is a spitz-type dog breed whose ancestors originated in Norway. They were brought to Iceland with Norwegian Vikings in 874, where they were used mostly as he...
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Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd resembles the Australian Shepher...
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Norwegian Buhund

Norwegian Buhund is a spitz-type dog bred for cold climate work. They are excellent working dogs that excel in herding and guarding. It is said that these dogs are closely related...
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Old English Sheepdog - Bobtail

The Old English Sheepdog, also known as the Bobtail, is a large and athletic dog breed developed in England in the early 19th century. The Old English Sheepdog was...
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a lively, clever, and independent working dog with a shaggy coat. These are very obedient dogs but can be a bit stubborn. They were bred for working purp...
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