
Up until 1983, the breeds in the Herding Group were part of the Working Group. All Herding breeds share an instinctual ability to control the movement of other animals. These breeds were developed to gather, herd and protect livestock. Today, some like the Belgian Malinois and the Germa…
Up until 1983, the breeds in the Herding Group were part of the Working Group. All Herding breeds share an instinctual ability to control the movement of other animals. These breeds were developed to gather, herd and protect livestock. Today, some like the Belgian Malinois and the German Shepherd Dog are commonly used for police and protection work. The herding instinct in these breeds is so strong that Herding breeds have been known to gently herd their owners, especially the children of the family. In general, these intelligent dogs make excellent companions and respond beautifully to training exercises.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a masterpiece of the breeder's art: Every aspect of its makeup i…
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, tricolor 'Laughing Dog' of the Swiss Alps, is a rugged and determined…
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Finnish Lapphund
The weatherproof Finnish Lapphund is a tough and substantial reindeer herder from north of the…
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German Shepherd Dog
Generally considered dogkind's finest all-purpose worker, the German Shepherd Dog is a large…
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Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog, Iceland's only native dog breed, is a charmingly friendly and faithful…
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Miniature American Shepherd
The Miniature American Shepherd resembles a small Australian Shepherd. True herders in spite of…
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Norwegian Buhund
The densely coated Nowegian Buhund, a Nordic spitz-type closely associated with the Vikings, is a…
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Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is the archetypical shaggy dog, famous for his profuse coat and peak-a-boo…
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