All the Shepherd dog breeds They are those that have been used as working dogs on farms, to care for cattle or other types of animals, not just sheep. There are more than thirty breeds that are integrated into this type of dog according to the standard, and not only those breeds that are called shepherds enter.
Let's see some of the most popular shepherd breeds in the world, to get to know these types of working dogs that today have become companion dogs on many occasions. There are many known dogs that are part of this type of sheepdog, discover them.
Spanish Mastiff
We start with a breed that has been highly valued throughout the centuries for being a great caretaker of livestock. In many areas of Spain the mastiff It is still very useful for taking care of cows, sheep and all kinds of animals and especially for avoid wolves attack. It is a breed of giant dog that is characterized by being a great guardian. He is very affectionate with his people and really good. It is a dog of great patience that in many cases is kept on farms as a companion animal.
Border Collie
This dog is considered the most intelligent dog in the world, in a multi-breed study. Of course this is a dog that learns many commands and has also been a great working dog looking after sheep. Apparently the Border Collie it must have arisen in the United Kingdom and later taken to other countries such as Australia. This dog has a great activity, so we must think about it if we want it as a companion dog. It is a working dog used to being active for hours, so it cannot be locked up.
Belgian Shepherd
This dog is also known as the Belgian Sheepdog, so it is clear that it is another excellent sheepdog. Within Belgian Shepherds, four varieties are recognized different. The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael, which is characterized by its long, black coat. The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois has long, hard brown hair with some gray spots. The Belgian Malinois is very popular, especially since it is used as a dog in the army due to its great predisposition to work. This dog has short brown fur. Finally there is the Belgian Shepherd from Tervure, with long brown hair.
Welsh Corgi
El Pembroke Welsh Corgi it is a very popular dog, especially since there are social networks, and it can be seen in hundreds of Instagram accounts. It is a really nice and cheerful dog that has not been used as a dog to take care of sheep for a long time. It is a pet that has a great recognition thanks to the fact that it is the breed chosen by the Queen of England.
Shetland Sheepdog
This dog is very similar to the collie but in a smaller size. Apparently this small dog was born on the Shetland Islands in Scotland and spread throughout the United Kingdom. It was used to protect and guide dwarf sheep, given its small size. Today this has made it a popular companion dog.
Giant Schnauzer
From Standard Schnauzer that was used to guide sheep came up on Giant Schnauzer. Both are sheepdogs with German origan. The giant version was created to be able to care for cattle, since a larger dog was needed for this. Over time it became a guard dog and today it is an appreciated breed for guard and companion dog, although its origins were as a cattle dog.
Bernese Mountain Dog
This is an old breed dog that was used as farm dog in the Bern area in Switzerland. It is a dog that still has a lot of activity today but is now widely used as a companion dog due to its good character.
Spanish spaniel
This dog from the Andalusian area was used as dog for hunting but also to guide cattle. It is a very active dog that stands out for its curly coat. Due to this hair it is also ideal for people who have allergies to dog fur, as they shed very little. Thanks to its qualities today the dog is still used for many different things, from hunting dog to search dog or livestock keeper.
Beauce Shepherd
This dog is of French origin, it was used in the areas of plains that were near the city of Paris, which was called La Beauce, hence the name of the dog. It was used to guide cattle and also to take care of property. It is a balanced and good-natured dog that is very active like almost all working dogs.
Australian sheepdog
This is as they say one of the best sheepdogs that exist. It is a very intelligent but also very active dog that cannot be locked up or without physical activity. That is why you have to think about it before having it as a pet, since it will require time to do sports and discipline.
bobtail
This breed It was created in the XNUMXth century in England, giving rise to a dog that in addition to being beautiful has a great character. It was used as a sheepdog and guardian due to its large size. At present the bobtail It is a very appreciated companion dog, because it has a good character and adapts to all kinds of places.
Karst Shepherd
This is the only dog that has its origin in Slovenia. This is a large herding breed that was used to guide and protect the herd thanks to its presence. It is a fairly independent dog that distrusts strangers, but is attached to its family.
Brie Shepherd
This dog is an old French breed. They are herding dogs that were used on farms to protect and also to guard and warn of the presence of strangers. It stands out for having a beautiful long coat that falls even in front of the eyes, in different shades such as black and brown.
German shepherd
We finish this selection with one of the most recognized sheepdogs around the world. Bill German shepherd It is one of the most common breeds that exist and is very popular. It is used as a guard dog, a police dog but not so much as a herding dog, although those were its origins. It is undoubtedly a great dog with intelligence and qualities to perform all kinds of jobs.
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