The Herding Dog Group

1. The Herding Dog Group Developed to aid livestock herders with various species of livestock

2. The Collie • Origin – Scotland and England • Use – Sheepherding, rescue dog, seeing guide dog, police dog • Facts – Devoted, sensitive, require grooming, protective of owner, wary of strangers

3. The German Shepherd • Origin – Germany • Use – Sheepherding, war dog, rescue dog, seeing guide dog, police dog, guard dog • Facts – Obedient, affectionate but wary of strangers, courageous

4. The Old English Sheepdog • Origin – Devon and Somerset counties and Cornwall duchy in England • Use – Herd dog, guard dog, sled dog, retriever • Friendly, muscular, good companions, bear-like gait

5. The Shetland Sheepdog • Origin – Scottish island of Shetland • Use – Herding • Facts – Miniature version of collies, devoted, docile, intelligent, lively, excellent family pet

6. The Welsh Corgi • Origin – Cardiganshire, Wales, and Pembrokeshire, Wales • Use – Herd cattle • Facts – Easy to train, unusual speed, agile, intelligent, alert, affectionate

7. Belgian Malimois