The Herding Dog Group Developed to aid livestock herders with various species of livestock
The Collie Origin – Scotland and England Origin – Scotland and England Use – Sheepherding, rescue dog, seeing guide dog, police dog Use – Sheepherding, rescue dog, seeing guide dog, police dog Facts – Devoted, sensitive, require grooming, protective of owner, wary of strangers Facts – Devoted, sensitive, require grooming, protective of owner, wary of strangers
The German Shepherd Origin – Germany Origin – Germany Use – Sheepherding, war dog, rescue dog, seeing guide dog, police dog, guard dog Use – Sheepherding, war dog, rescue dog, seeing guide dog, police dog, guard dog Facts – Obedient, affectionate but wary of strangers, courageous Facts – Obedient, affectionate but wary of strangers, courageous
The Old English Sheepdog Origin – Devon and Somerset counties and Cornwall duchy in England Origin – Devon and Somerset counties and Cornwall duchy in England Use – Herd dog, guard dog, sled dog, retriever Use – Herd dog, guard dog, sled dog, retriever Friendly, muscular, good companions, bear-like gait Friendly, muscular, good companions, bear-like gait
The Shetland Sheepdog Origin – Scottish island of Shetland Origin – Scottish island of Shetland Use – Herding Use – Herding Facts – Miniature version of collies, devoted, docile, intelligent, lively, excellent family pet Facts – Miniature version of collies, devoted, docile, intelligent, lively, excellent family pet
The Welsh Corgi Origin – Cardiganshire, Wales, and Pembrokeshire, Wales Origin – Cardiganshire, Wales, and Pembrokeshire, Wales Use – Herd cattle Use – Herd cattle Facts – Easy to train, unusual speed, agile, intelligent, alert, affectionate Facts – Easy to train, unusual speed, agile, intelligent, alert, affectionate
Belgian Malimois