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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Herding Group Breeds' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Herding Group Breeds Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Herding Group Breeds 1. Dogs: Different Breeds - By: Michael Russell Although there are approximately 400 breeds of dogs recognized in the world, the American Kennel Club (AKC) only recognizes 146 breeds. These breeds are subdivided into seven groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Herding, Non-Sporting, Terrier, and Toy. The dogs in each group share similar characteristi... Featured ArticleThe Beauceron: French Herding Breed The Beauceron is a very ancient breed which has been used for centuries in France as a herding dog and guardian of the flock. Other names for the dog are Berger de Beauce (Shepherd of the Beauce) or Bas Rouge (Red Stockings). The descriptive name of “red stockings” describes the typical coloring of the dog, it must have red on all four legs and elsewhere as described in the breed standard written by the Beauceron Club of America: “ the markings are: dots above the eyes; on the sides of the muzzl ...
Read full story 2. The Icelandic Spitz - By: Michael Russell One might consider upon first seeing the Icelandic Spitz dog that it belongs to the northern families of dogs which are the sled dogs and hunting dogs of the north. However its history is well chronicled as being a herding dog. It is believed that the Icelandic Spitz is a direct descendant of the No... 3. Which Came First, The Valhund Or The Corgi? - By: Michael Russell The Swedish Valhund resembles the Welsh Corgi in some respects and there has been much debate as to whether the Corgi or the Valhund came first in the order of the development of this breed. The Valhund in Sweden is certainly one of the older species, having been there historically at least as long ... 4. The Pumi - By: Michael Russell The Pumi is a cattle drover that is used extensively in Hungary and is native to that country. He is prized for his abilities to drive cattle without spooking the herd and to round them up effortlessly, employing techniques similar to that of the Border Collie. Unlike the Border collie he is not a q... 5. Choosing The Right Dog Breed A Step By Step Guide - By: Michael Russell Did you know that there are several hundred dog breeds? With that large number of breeds to choose from, how do people manage to decide which breed is right for them? Luckily, you can narrow down the choices and find the right dog breed by following a few simple steps. First, consider yo... 6. So You Want A Collie - By: Michael Russell Almost every child wants to own Lassie, the wonder Collie. Unfortunately, if the child really expects one dog to be that incredible, a Collie puppy may be a bit of a disappointment. After all, in real life, Lassie is actually played by several hard working Collies. The Collie was origina... 7. Dog Of The Desert: The Canaan - By: Michael Russell The Canaan Dog is sometimes mistakenly believed to be a pariah dog which roams throughout the Middle East, however this is incorrect. The Canaan Dog is a true breed which has survived in the desert for more than 2000 years. In the 1930s the Israelis began a program of re-domestication of... 8. The Puli: Black Sheep Or Dog?? - By: Michael Russell The Hungarian Puli When one first sees the Puli, the question is always asked ”How on earth do you give this dog a bath?” The answer is, obviously, “It takes a LONG time!” The Hungarian Puli develops a “corded” coat as it ages. The coat tends to naturally gather itself together in ringlets which... 9. The Sammy, The Dog Who Smiles - By: Michael Russell The Samoyed Tribe of Siberia is the home base of this breed. Used as a herding dog for the reindeer herds of this Nomadic tribe, they lived in the tents with the families. In the summer they were used to pull boats along the streams carrying loads of hides and meat. The Samoyed dog... 10. The Bouvier Des Flandres: A Drover's Dog - By: Michael Russell 1. The Bouvier Des Flandres: A Drover's Dog The Bouvier Des Flandres is known as a Drover's Dog and this dog is... 11. The Fila Brasileiro: Faithful And Fierce - By: Michael Russell The Fila Brasileiro is a dog which has served as a working and guarding dog in the Central American region since the sixteenth century. This breed is believed to have originated from the Mastiff types of dogs brought to Central America by the Spanish Conquistadors. These dogs along with the Spanish ... 12. The Cardigan And The Pembroke Welsh Corgis - By: Michael Russell The Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are two separate breeds now but at one time were considered as one breed and in a single litter both types could be born. The Cardigan Welsh differs from the Pembroke in several respects, the major one being that it has a tail. The Pe... 13. The Southern Black Mouth Cur - By: Michael Russell The southern tier of the Eastern United States is a popular hunting area for big game such as wild boar and black bears. Throughout these states there are a number of regional areas where particular breeds are or have been developed and have built a reputation for their formidable hunting skills. Am... 14. The Briard: A Dog Of Great Loyalty - By: Michael Russell The Briard traces its ancestry back to the days of Charlemagne. Known for centuries as a herding dog, it probably also fits into the category of “working dogs” as described in the American Kennel Club, for it also performs well as a guard dog and a selfless protector. In French folklore there are le... 15. The Border Collie - By: Michael Russell The Border Collie is a sheep-herding dog of exceptional qualities. For many years the Border Collie has excelled at sheepdog trials as a dog with uncanny instinctive abilities to herd sheep. The dog performs this function often without any direction from the herder. When direction ... 16. Musk Oxen In Alaska - By: Michael Russell Musk oxen have evolved since the last Ice Age, which happened over 100,000 years ago; they look like bison, however they are related to goats and sheep. The musk oxen's closest relative is the takin; a takin is a goat that lives in the Himalayan Mountains. Bull musk oxen weigh between 60... 17. The Australian Kelpie - By: Michael Russell The Kelpie is an Australian breed that was developed, it is said, from mixes with the wild dingo and the Collie for the purpose of creating a breed that could herd sheep and be resilient enough to withstand the extremes of climate in Australia. A dog that works sheep needs to have quick moveme... 18. The Shetland Sheepdog - By: Michael Russell The Shetland Sheepdogs, like the Shetland Ponies and the Shetland Cattle, have been a part of the history of the Shetland Islands for as long as anyone can remember. They are in most respects a miniaturized version of the Collie, possessing extraordinary beauty and unique character. The “Sheltie” is... 19. Caribou/reindeer In Alaska - By: Michael Russell Reindeer are domesticated caribou in North America and are mainly bred for meat production. Although there are seven subspecies of caribou, Alaska only has the Barren ground subspecies. Wild caribou are called reindeer in Europe; they are the same species as normal caribou; however, ther... 20. The German Shepherd Dog, Partner To Mankind - By: Michael Russell The German Shepherd breed today is a far cry from the original flock dogs used in Germany in earlier times. Sheep herding dogs were a necessary part of the German agricultural scenes and were quite a mixed lot. It wasn't until the formation of a group known as the Association for German ... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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