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This page is intended to provide quality information about specific breeds of dogs.  Please make an informed choice before getting any new pets!  No breed of dog is suitable for every home, and understanding breed characteristics can enable a new dog owner to find which one is right for themselves.  If you have a page dedicated to a particular breed that you would like listed here, please send me the URL and I will review it.  This page is meant for information, and Breeders will be listed on their own page.

 
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Herding Group

Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Border Collie
Bouvier des Flandres
Briard
Canaan Dog
Collie
German Shepherd Dog
Old English Sheepdog
Puli
Shetland Sheepdog
Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

 

 

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dog Profile  
Describes physical characteristics, gait, and temperament. Breed profile as approved by the AKC in 1979.

 
 
Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd Club of America Breed Standard  
General description of the Australian Shepherd, effective 1977.

Bearded Collie

Bearded Collie Profile  
Describes physical characteristics, gait, and temperament. Breed profile as approved by the AKC in 1978.

Border Collie

How a Border Collie Works
The Border Collie controls sheep through a variety of techniques stemming from the breeds natural instincts.

Bouvier des Flandres

Bouvier des Flandres Profile
Describes physical characteristics, gait, and temperament. Breed profile as approved by the AKC in 1992.

German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Breed Overview
This breed is also known as the Alsatian. It originated as a line of sheep herding dogs in Germany, and soon became recognized as a superdog.

Puli

The Puli as a Herding Dog
The Puli’s appearance today shows his adaptation to his historical working environment. Some of his natural working traits may conflict with the AKC standards.

 

Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog as a Herding Dog
The Northern California Shetland Sheepdog Herding Club has developed this page to answer numerous questions about the herding abilities of the Sheltie.


 

 

 

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