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There are ruffle sixty six Herding Breeds worldwide. But, The American Kennel Club only recognizes twenty five breeds in their Herding Group. They are the Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren, Border Collie, Bouvier des Flandres, Briard, Canaan Dog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Collie, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Icelandic Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Old English Sheepdog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Puli, Pyrenean Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog and Swedish Vallhund. These dogs works closely with humans in caring for their livestock, which made them invaluable in earlier times. The Herding Breed is still in use today on large cattle and sheep ranches.

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Australian Cattle Dog

American Kennel Club's Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog or Cattle Dog in the AKC's herding group was originally bred to handle cattle over long distances and harsh terrain. The breed started out as a cross between dogs used for droving and the Australian dingo and then refined from there. splitting off into two distinct breeds of dog the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australians Stump Tailed Cattle Dog. this dog is medium-sized with short hair and comes in two main colors, either Brown and black hair distributed through a white coat which gives the appearance of a red or blue dog. Given that nickname red or blue healers because of the way they move the cattle around by nipping at their heels. these dogs have a high energy level, quick intelligence and are very independent animals. These dogs are not aggressive in nature but will protect their owners and their owners property. The most common health problems of this breed is deafness, progressive blindness and they'll prone to injury due to the nature of their work. The life expectancy of this breed is 12 to 14 years of age. Like with all breeds do your homework before you buy. Learn more about this scrapy little herder!

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Australian Shepherd

American Kennel Club's Australian Shepherd

Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd of the AKC's herding group is a product of the Western United States. The breed grew in popularity after World War I, with the introduction of Australian sheep to the prairie lands in the western US. Their popularity grew with the general public through rodeos hold shows and Disney movies. Known as Aussies for short, they were valued by ranchers for their train ability and versatility. This breed is highly energetic and needs to do something all the time that's why they are great with a ball or frisbee. They are also used for search and rescue, as disaster dogs, detection dogs, guide dogs and service dogs. This breed runs between 40 and 65 pounds and has a height between 18 to 23 inches at the withers. The coat is usually straight but may have a few curls and comes in Bi-colored black and red, white and red, also in a tricolor of black red and white and blue and red Merle. They have several health problems including back, hip and vision problems. The average age of this animal is 12 to 15 years. Like with all animals do your research before you buy. Learn More About This Ball of Fluff!

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Bearded Collie

American Kennel Club's Bearded Collie

The Bearded Collie or Beardie of the AKC's herding group was developed in Scotland by shepherds and has become a popular family companion. It is said that around the 1500s a Scottish shepherd traded a shipment of grain for a herding sheep and six Polish Lowland Sheepdogs. He was so taken by the dogs how they herded the sheep that he began breeding the dogs with local Scottish dogs and ended up with the breed we have today. Other names for the breed are Highland Collie, Mountain Collie, Hairy Mou'ed Collie and Argle Bargle. They weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and are 20 to 22 inches at the withers. This breed has long double coats with furnishings and the coloration of the for can be anything home black, blue, brown or fawn all with white or tan markings. They have few health problems but Beardie owners should be aware of the frequency of Addison's disease (insufficient production of glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids in the adrenal cortex) in this breed. That is why you need to purchase them from a reputable dealer or pet rescue site to avoid this disease. They have a life span of 14 to 15 years of age. Learn More About This Shaggy Dog!

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Beauceron

American Kennel Club's Beauceron

Beauceron of the AKC's herding group origins began in France as herding dogs, guard dogs and working dogs. The breed served in both world war I and II, as messenger dog, supply transport dog, detection of land mines and rescue of the wounded.The dog is also known as French Shorthair Sepherds, Beauce Shepherd, Berger de Beauce and Bas Rouge (Red Stocking) because of the color of their legs. Although quite different in appearance, the Beauceron and the long-haired sheep dog, the Briard, stem from similar ancestral stock, Both have double dewclaws on the hind legs. They way from 66 to 100 pounds and are 25 to 28 inches at the withers. there coats contain harsh outer hairs with a woolly, fluffy undercoat which are black with tan markings or black with mottled gray with tan markings. they have several health problems which include the back, hips and other disabilities that appear in large dogs. They have a life expectancy of 10 to 13 years of age. Like all animals you need to do your research before you buy. An old and distinct French breed of herding dog!

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Belgian Malinois

American Kennel Club's Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois of the AKC's herding group is sometimes categorized as a Belgium Shepherd Dog and not a separate breed at all. Other names for this breed are Mechelaar, Mechelse scheper, Chien de Berger Belge, Malinois, Mechelse Herder (Mechelse Scheper) and Pastor Belga MalinoisThis breed of dog was developed in France as a sheepdog but became very popular with police departments, just like the German Shepherd Dog. This breed weighs between 55 pounds and 75 pounds and is 22 inches to 26 inches high at the withers. The coloration of this breed is fawn to mahogany with a black mask and black ears and the fur of this animal is exactly like the German Shepherd Dog. This breed is very active and needs a lot of exercise or it might turn into a behavioral problem. It also has the same health problems as the German Shepherd Dog with hip dysplasia of being the biggest problem. The average lifespan for this dog is tend to 12 years of age. Like all animals do your research before you buy! One of the four types of Belgian sheepherding dogs.

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Training Your Dog to Listen to You

Why Won't My Dog Listen To Me?

This is a common question that most first-time Dog owners ask me. Before I answer your question, let me ask you a few instead:

Do you use cookies, collars, head halters or clickers to make your Dog listen to your commands?

Do you have to raise your voice every time you want your Dog to listen to you?

Does your Dog always come or sit on command - anytime and anywhere you want him to?

If your answers are mostly in the negative, its time you seriously reconsider your role as a sincere Dog trainer and an ideal pet parent.

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Get Your Dog To Listen To You

Before you begin any training, you must first establish yourself as the "ALPHA dog" of your family. Your Dog must know that you’re the leader of the pack and it is YOU who is in charge.

Here is a list of simple DO's and DONT's that you must follow if you want to be the Alpha:

Always go out or come in through the door first - remember you are the leader;

Always eat first - give your Dog something to eat only after you've finished your meal;

Don’t circle around your Dog when he is lying on the floor - make your Dog move out of your way instead;

Don't let your Dog set the rules - pay attention to him when you think fit and not whenever he demands;

Don’t permit your Dog to sleep with you in your bed - demarcate his sleeping area clearly.

Once you successfully established yourself as the Alpha, training your Dog and making him listen will be a lot easier than you can imagine. Remember, if your Dog does not learn to "listen", all your training efforts will be in vain!

Does your Dog know his name? Does your Dog look at you whenever you call him by his name? This is the first and the most critical step involved in Dog Training. If your Dog doesn't respond to his name, you cannot have his attention for teaching him any other commands.

To make sure that your Dog recognizes his name, take a treat in your hand and hold it away from your body. Call your Dog's name. He is most likely to look at the treat in your hand. Continue calling his name until he turns and looks at your eyes. Give him the treat immediately. Repeat this exercise by holding the treat in the other hand. Once you're sure that your Dog has learned to recognize his name, just call his name and reward him for looking at you by petting or with a hug.

You must understand that Dogs respond far better to positive reinforcement than they do to coercion or force.

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