All articles tagged with "Herding-Dogs"
The Shetland Sheepdog, universally known as the Sheltie, is one of the most intelligent and versatile dog breeds in existence. Frequently mistaken for a miniature Rough Collie, the Sheltie is in fact a distinct breed with its own proud history, developed on the remote Shetland Islands off the northe
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world, a small, sturdy herding dog from the hills of Wales that became globally famous as the companion of choice of Queen Elizabeth II, who kept more than 30 of them over the course of her 70-year reign. Beneath the fame and the
The German Shepherd Dog is, by almost any measure, the most versatile working dog in the world. It patrols international borders with customs officers, detects improvised explosive devices with military units, guides blind individuals through city streets, tracks missing persons through wilderness t
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is the older and lesser-known of the two Corgi breeds, a dog of ancient Welsh origin that has served as a cattle herder, farm guardian, and family companion for over three thousand years. Often overshadowed by its more famous cousin the Pembroke, the Cardigan is in many way
The Border Collie is widely considered the most intelligent dog breed in the world. Ranked first in Dr. Stanley Coren's landmark breed intelligence survey, the Border Collie learns new commands in fewer repetitions and obeys them more reliably than any other breed studied. This remarkable cognitive
The Australian Shepherd is one of the most capable, energetic, and demanding working dog breeds commonly kept as a companion animal, and also one of the most misunderstood. The breed's name suggests an Australian origin, but the Australian Shepherd was developed in the American West, on the ranches
