The world’s sheepdogs and ranch dogs, including the much-loved collie breeds and those royal favourites, the corgis, are here. Herding dogs aggressively gather up cattle and sheep with frantic running, eye contact and angry barking, unlike the livestock guardians who merely stand sentry.
This group includes some of the smarter dog breeds, including the common German shepherd dog, perhaps most notable for its police work, and what is arguably the smartest of all breeds, the Border Collies.
Although most of these are now simple companion dogs who have never even seen a sheep, in some of them the instinct to herd may be high. Where there is no livestock, children and adults alike can be rounded up by these extreme, tireless workers into corners or even tight circles.
Cattle Dog from Australia
The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of herding dog originally established in Australia for moving cattle over rugged terrain over long distances. Droving is the method of transporting animals by walking them on the hoof with the aid of dogs over long distances.
Shepherd Of Australia
The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized breed of dog raised in the western United States on ranches.
Cattle Dog’s Australian Stumpy Tail
The Stumpy Tail shares its early history with the Australian Cattle Dog, both of which were developed over long distances by Australian farmers in the 19th century to defend, herd and drive livestock. The distinction between them is that the Stumpy Tail does not have Kelpie blood, unlike the Australian Cattle Dog.
Collie Bearded
A herding breed of dog once used mainly by Scottish shepherds, the Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is now more a common family companion.
Belgian Dog Shepherd
The Belgian Shepherd is a middle-to-large-sized herding dog breed. In Belgium, it emerged. As seen from left to right, there are four types of Belgian Shepherd Dogs, the Belgian Malinois, the Belgian Laekenois, the Belgian Tervuren and the Belgian Groenendael.
Picard of Berger
A French breed of dog from the herding community of breeds is the Berger Picard or Picardy Shepherd. After both World War I and World War II, these dogs almost became extinct and remain a rare breed.
Pyrenees’ Berger
The Berger des Pyrenees (Pyrenean Shepherd) is a medium-small breed of dog native to the mountains of the Pyrenees in southern France and northern Spain and has been bred for herding livestock, particularly sheep, since at least the mediaeval period.
Le Bouvier des Flandres
A herding dog breed originating in Flanders is the Bouvier des Flandres. They were initially used as guard dogs for general farm work, including cattle driving, sheep herding, and cart pulling.
Briard Briard
The Briard, originally from France, is an ancient breed of large herding dog. The Briard has a healthy temperament that is not violent or shy either. With his owners, he establishes a close bond and is often aloof with strangers.
The Collie
The collie, including many similar landraces and formal breeds, is a distinctive type of herding dog. In Scotland and Northern England, the breed originated. The collie is a dog of medium height, very lightly built, with a pointed snout.
Sheepdog Dutch
The Schapendoes, or Dutch Sheepdog, is a dog breed from the Netherlands. Originally a herding dog and general farm dog, the Schapendoes were.
Shepherd German
The German Shepherd is a breed of working dog of medium to large size which originated in Germany. In certain cases, the German shepherd is an ideal guard dog. GSD is also one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world.
Sheepdog Iceland
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a spitz-type breed of dog derived from the dogs brought by the Vikings to Iceland. The Norwegian Buhund, the Shetland Sheepdog, and the Welsh corgi are identical in design.
Buhund Norwegian
The Norwegian Buhund is a Spitz-type breed of dog. The Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jämthund are closely linked to this. The Buhund is used as a herding dog and an all-purpose farm, as well as a guard and a nanny dog.
Sheepdog of Old English
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog formed from early herding forms of dogs in England. A very long coat can be grown by the Old English Sheepdog, with fur covering the face and eyes.
Lowland Sheepdog Polish
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, native to Poland, is a medium-sized, shaggy-coated sheepdog breed.
Puli-Puli
The Puli is a Hungarian herding and livestock guarding dog of a small-medium breed noted for its long, corded coat. The coat’s tight waves, similar to dreadlocks, make it basically waterproof.
Sheepdog Shetland
A breed of herding dog is the Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie. The Toy Collie and the Miniature Collie are less favoured nicknames. They are small dogs that come in a range of colours, including sable, blue merle, and tri-color.
Vallhund Swedish
The Swedish Vallhund is a breed of dog sometimes referred to in Sweden as the Västgötaspets. The Swedish Vallhund, true to its roots as a working farm dog breed, is an intelligent and alert companion.
Welsh Corgi cardigan
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two distinct dog breeds that originated in Wales, known as Welsh corgis, the other being the Pembroke Welsh Corgi (below). It is one of the oldest breeds for herding.
