A herding dog is a dog that either has been trained in herding or that is a member of a dog breed developed for herding. Some herding breeds work well with any kinds of animals; others have been bred for generations to work with specific kinds of animals and have developed physical characteristics or styles of working that enhance their ability to handle these animals. Commonly herded animals include cattle, sheep, and reindeer. ''Herding dog'' is also sometimes used to refer to dogs whose primary job is to guard the herd from predators and to be sure that it does not go astray. A Maremma Sheepdog is an example. For more information about dogs of this type, see Livestock guardian dog. In general terms when categorizing dog breeds, herding dogs are considered a subcategory of working dogs, but for dog shows they usually form a separate herding dog group. ==Herding behavior== [[Image:Working dog02.jpg|thumb|A Border Collie-crossbreed working dog]] Dogs can herd other animals in a variety of ways. Some breeds, such as the Australian Cattle Dog, typically nip at the animals' heels (for this reason they are called ''heelers''). Others, notably the Border Collie, get in front of the animals and use what is called ''eye'' to stare down the animals; they are known as ''headers''. The Koolie has been observed to use both these methods and to jump on the backs of their charges. Koolies are therefore said to 'head', 'heel' and 'back'. All herding behavior is modified predatory behavior. Most herding breeds have physical characteristics that help them with their work, including speed and endurance. Shorter breeds, such as Welsh Corgis, were bred so that they would be out of the way when cattle, their primary charges, kicked at them. ==Herding dogs as pets== Due to their intelligence and beauty, herding dogs are often chosen as family pets. It is important to remember that these dogs have been selective breeding to work, and must be kept active. Herding breeds will herd family members, particularly children, in the absence of other charges. ==Breed list== Herding breeds include the following: *Collies, including: **Border Collie **Bearded Collie **Smooth Collie **Rough Collie *Welsh Corgis: **Pembroke Welsh Corgi **Cardigan Welsh Corgi *Shetland Sheepdog *Australian Cattle Dog *Australian Shepherd *Australian Kelpie *Belgian Shepherd Dog *English Shepherd *Pyrenean Mountain Dog *Pyrenean Shepherd *German Shepherd Dog *Koolie *McNab (dog) *Old English Sheepdog *Canaan Dog ==See also== *Sheep dog Dog typesWorking dogs
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A herding dog is a dog that either has been trained in herding or that is a member of a dog breed developed for herding. Some herding breeds work well with any kinds of animals; others have been bred for generations to work with specific kinds of animals and have developed physical characteristics or styles of working that enhance their ability to handle these animals. Commonly herded animals include cattle, sheep, and reindeer. ''Herding dog'' is also sometimes used to refer to dogs whose primary job is to guard the herd from predators and to be sure that it does not go astray. A Maremma Sheepdog is an example. For more information about dogs of this type, see Livestock guardian dog. In general terms when categorizing dog breeds, herding dogs are considered a subcategory of working dogs, but for dog shows they usually form a separate herding dog group. ==Herding behavior== [[Image:Working dog02.jpg|thumb|A Border Collie-crossbreed working dog]] Dogs can herd other animals in a variety of ways. Some breeds, such as the Australian Cattle Dog, typically nip at the animals' heels (for this reason they are called ''heelers''). Others, notably the Border Collie, get in front of the animals and use what is called ''eye'' to stare down the animals; they are known as ''headers''. The Koolie has been observed to use both these methods and to jump on the backs of their charges. Koolies are therefore said to 'head', 'heel' and 'back'. All herding behavior is modified predatory behavior. Most herding breeds have physical characteristics that help them with their work, including speed and endurance. Shorter breeds, such as Welsh Corgis, were bred so that they would be out of the way when cattle, their primary charges, kicked at them. ==Herding dogs as pets== Due to their intelligence and beauty, herding dogs are often chosen as family pets. It is important to remember that these dogs have been selective breeding to work, and must be kept active. Herding breeds will herd family members, particularly children, in the absence of other charges. ==Breed list== Herding breeds include the following: *Collies, including: **Border Collie **Bearded Collie **Smooth Collie **Rough Collie *Welsh Corgis: **Pembroke Welsh Corgi **Cardigan Welsh Corgi *Shetland Sheepdog *Australian Cattle Dog *Australian Shepherd *Australian Kelpie *Belgian Shepherd Dog *English Shepherd *Pyrenean Mountain Dog *Pyrenean Shepherd *German Shepherd Dog *Koolie *McNab (dog) *Old English Sheepdog *Canaan Dog ==See also== *Sheep dog Dog typesWorking dogs
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