Breeds in the Herding Group of Dogs

The Herding Group of dogs is the AKC's newest classification of groups.Herding dogs were split off from the Working Group in 1983. Herding is instinctive in herding dogs, who serve ranchers and farmers by moving livestock. Dogs in the Herding Group share the ability to control the movement of other animals. Herding dogs may instinctively herd their owners and children gently. Herding dogs are intelligent and make wonderful pets.

Australian Cattle Dog: This is a strongly built working dog,with the ability to to carry out their alloted task. The Cattle Dog is loyal and protective

Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie: The Australian Shepherd is a medium sized dog with medium length, weather resistant hair. These dogs are intelligent,active, good natured and even tempered.

Bearded Collie: The Bearded Collie Is a medium sized dog with a medium length coat that follows the natural lines of the body. They are strong, agile, stable, self-confident working dogs. The Bearded Collie is devoted, intelligent member of the family.

Belgian Malinois: This breed is a well balanced, medium sized dog. They are confident, agile,alert, lively dogs. They can be reserved with strangers, but affection ale with their own family.

Belgian Sheepdog: This is a strong, well balanced elegant dog with proud carriage. Their long coat is black, but there may be some white markings. The Belgian Sheepdog is intelligent, brave,alert,and devoted. They make affectionate family dogs.
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Belgian Terveren:The Belgian Tervuren is a well balanced, medium sized dog with an elegant appearance and proud carriage. They have a long coat of rich fawn to russet mahogany. The coat is characteristically double pigmented, with the tip of each fawn hair blackened.

Border Collie: Border Collies originated in the border country between Scotland and England.They are medium sized, well balanced dogs with athletic appearance. Their dense, weather resistant double coats come in a variety of colors.

Bouviers des Flandres: This breed is a powerfully built, compact, rough coated dog of rugged appearance. They are agile, spirited, bold, serene and well behaved.