Herding Breeds

Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd was developed in the western United States, primarily in the state of California. The breed's origins are somewhat shrouded in mystery but it is believed that it was developed from a mixture of Spanish, Basque, and British herding dogs that were brought to the United States by Spanish settlers and Basque sheepherders. The breed was originally used for herding livestock on ranches in the western United States, and was known for its intelligence, agility, and versatility, making it an indispensable asset for farmers and ranchers.

Today, the Australian Shepherd is recognized by several major dog registries, including the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC), and the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA). The AKC recognizes the breed in its Herding Group, while the UKC recognizes it in its Companion and Performance Group. The ASCA is the breed's parent club and is dedicated to preserving the breed's working heritage and promoting responsible breeding practices. With its history of working on the ranch and its friendly disposition, the Australian Shepherd is a popular choice for many dog owners and enthusiasts, and is well-regarded by many major dog registries around the world.

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Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois originated in the city of Malines, Belgium in the late 19th century. The breed was developed as a herding dog and was used by farmers to control and manage their herds. Over time, the breed became known for its high level of intelligence, trainability, and loyalty, making it a popular choice for police and military work.

In the early 20th century, the Belgian Malinois was recognized as a separate breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and was used extensively in World War I and World War II as a military and police dog. The breed was also used as a search and rescue dog, sniffer dog, and guide dog. Today, the Belgian Malinois remains a popular choice for police and military work, as well as for personal protection, obedience training, and agility competitions. The breed is known for its high level of energy, enthusiasm, and need for regular exercise and mental stimulation, making it an ideal choice for active families and individuals.

Malinois are a part of 4 separate breeds of Belgian Shepherd. The other breeds in the Belgian Shepherd group are the Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Laekenois and Groenendael

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Belgian Tervuren

The Belgian Tervuren originated in Belgium in the late 19th century. The breed was developed as a herding dog and was used by farmers to control and manage their herds. Over time, the breed became known for its high level of intelligence, trainability, and loyalty, making it a popular choice for police and military work.

The Belgian Tervuren was officially recognized as a separate breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1959. Today, the Belgian Tervuren is still used as a herding dog in some parts of the world, but it is more commonly used as a show dog, obedience competitor, and agility competitor. The breed is known for its high level of energy, enthusiasm, and need for regular exercise and mental stimulation, making it an ideal choice for active families and individuals. The Belgian Tervuren is also known for its distinctive coat, which is thick, luxurious, and requires regular grooming to maintain its appearance. Despite its high energy and exercise needs, the Belgian Tervuren is an intelligent, loyal, and affectionate breed that makes a wonderful companion for the right family.

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Border Collie

The Border Collie originated in the Anglo-Scottish border region of England and Scotland in the late 19th century. The breed was developed as a herding dog and was used by farmers to control and manage their flocks of sheep. The Border Collie was known for its high level of intelligence, trainability, and intense work ethic, which made it an indispensable part of life on the farm.

Over time, the Border Collie became recognized as a versatile and intelligent breed, and its popularity spread beyond the border region to other parts of England and Scotland. In the early 20th century, the breed was introduced to the United States, where it quickly gained popularity as a herding dog and as a companion animal. Today, the Border Collie is one of the most highly prized herding breeds in the world, and is also widely used as a companion animal, obedience competitor, and agility competitor. The breed is known for its high level of energy, enthusiasm, and need for regular exercise and mental stimulation, making it an ideal choice for active families and individuals. Despite its high energy and exercise needs, the Border Collie is an intelligent, loyal, and affectionate breed that makes a wonderful companion for the right family.

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German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is a large and intelligent breed that was originally developed in Germany in the late 19th century for herding and guarding sheep. This breed quickly became popular for its versatility and was used for a variety of roles, including police work, search and rescue, and as service dogs for people with disabilities. They are recognized as being highly intelligent and trainable, making them popular in a variety of dog sports such as obedience, agility, and herding trials.

The German Shepherd is recognized by several registries, including the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, and the Canadian Kennel Club. These registries sponsor shows and events that allow breeders and owners to showcase their dogs and compete against others of the same breed. German Shepherd show competitions typically include conformation shows, obedience trials, and performance events that test the dogs' abilities and working skills.

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Pumi

Originally from Hungary, Pumik (plural form of Pumi) are mostly a breed that can be found in Europe, but are gaining popularity in the United States. They are medium sized dogs with dense wavy or curly hair and generally grey, white or fawn in color. They are intelligent and were used as herding or sheep dogs and are thought to originally be crossbred between Puli dogs and German herding dogs.

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