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Farm assistants: The best herding dog breeds
Not all dogs are meant to be for shows, some dogs are our furry family members, and of course - helpers. In this edition of the GogoDogo blog, we are writing about the ultimate farm assistants: the best herding dogs.
#1 Border Collie
Border Collies are workaholics that are remarkably smart and highly active. These herding breed dogs are often found competing in (and winning) agility competitions as well as cleverly herding livestock. They're medium-sized highly intelligent working dogs with big personalities.
#2 Rough Collie
With their majestic flowing manes, distinctive markings, and strong, loyal personalities, the Rough Collie is the 37th most popular dog breed in the country, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). They're larger and calmer than their Border Collie cousins and do well whether they're on a country farm or in a city home.
#3 Australian Shepherd
Herding livestock and doling out sweet cuddles are all in a day's work for an Australian Shepherd. These active, agile, and intelligent herding dogs are known for their striking looks and the competitive advantage they have in obedience and agility challenges.
Aussies thrive when they have an active purpose like controlling a herd of unruly sheep or pleasing their owners in daily training sessions.
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#4 Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed with a strong herding instinct that applies to everything that moves. A flock of geese, a moving car, your small children - they see everything as an opportunity to show off their skills. Their energy levels make training a must, but they catch on quickly and are always eager to please.
#5 Australian Cattle Dog
Like most herding breed dogs, Australian Cattle Dogs are active, intelligent, and loyal. They're protective of their family, wary of strangers, and excel in agility, obedience, and flyball competitions. They easily take control of animals three times their size, and that farm dog courage tends to translate into stubborn mischief.
Source: wideopenpets.com
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