Herding dogs

Canis lupus familiaris, the domesticated dog, is continuously undergoing artificial selection in order to possess certain physical traits and behaviors. Through this selective breeding, various dog breeds now exist, many of which have been bred to carry out desired functions. For example, the Border Collie has been bred for herding, the Dachshund for hunting, and the Siberian Husky for dog sledding. Another breed, known as the German Shepherd, was originally bred to herd and protect sheep.…

the right dog collar is essential. Collars are important because leashes can be attached to them and they can be conveniently used to hang your dog’s identification and vaccination information. Moreover, it’s the one thing that your dog will wear almost all of the time. As such, collars need to be high-quality and comfortable. This article discusses the top qualities to look for in a dog collar and other factors you should consider prior to buying one. Qualities to Look For Since your dog will…

people bring their dogs to these shows, and on this specific day someone had brought their little fluffball. So obviously, I was obligated to pet it because it's law that you have to pet the tiny fluffy thing, and then his owner, completely unsolicited, goes "ah yes, this is Francois. He’s a Meagle-poo". First of all, who names their dog Francois? Your dog is going to go to the dog park and some huge Rottweiler is going to come up to it all "Hi my name's Chopper!" and your dog is going to be…

considered as human companion. From the jungle to the zoo, animal have been liked by human species. Form the zoo to home, the relation between human and animal have grown. Nowadays, most people cannot live without the presence of an animal such as Dogs, Cats, or many others animals as their pets in the entire life. Domesticated and socialized, pets were in fact the interactive process of cooperation and co-evolution based on the need for shelter, food and safety. It’s been seen most the time…

Introduction Animals affect everyone 's life, whether you 're an animal-lover, animal-hater, animal-eater or animal-saver, and their presence is important. Importance ranges from companionship to food source, and it varies by person. Pets impact our lives in a positive way, as do work animals and food animals. We may not realize how much impact animals have on our lives but the reasons humans have been domesticating animals for thousands of years shows how much of an important role they play .…

Border collies are wonderful animals and here are some facts about them. Such as their origins, what they look like, behavior, and traits. Well the original border collie started out in Scotland and England helping farmers with herding animals. The border collie will herd most animals such as, sheep, cows, goats, and even pigs. They got their name in the late 1800’s “border” and “collie” got put together to make this very interesting breed name. Though they are all the same breed they have…

breeders. The first reason Helene explained for the reasoning behind adopting from a breeder was the fact that she wanted a purebred dog and not a mutt or mixed breed (1). Helene explained from her blog post on September 23, 2014 that she chose her dog because “he comes from a long line of well bred, award winning, working Dobermans” (1). The idea that she can have a dog from a pure line and award winning background seems to be more important than saving a helpless animal’s life from the…

Border Collies Border Collies are not only beautiful dogs, but they are quite intelligent and a very useful breed. These dogs are a very famous breed that can be used as a working herding dog, or just simply as a household pet. This breed has a history of working in fields herding livestock, but it has evolved into more than that. They have very distinct traits and features that makes it such a useful dog. The intelligence of the breed also allows them to have uses with skills such as agility…

familiar with heartworm. I had a dog for nearly 14 years and I gave him is monthly heartworm prevention medication monthly. I knew it came from an infected mosquito, but that was all.It wasn’t until I adopted a young blue heeler named Crash that I fully iunderstand the complexites of a hearworm infection. I adopted Crash directly from an animal control shelter. He was initially adopted from that shelter to a home that didn’t understand the needs of a young herding dog and returned him after a…

the Labrador Retriever, the Australian Shepherd Lab is a relatively new breed of medium-sized dog known for exhibiting the intelligence, stamina, and affectionate nature of its purebred parent dogs. Australian Shepherds are known for their strength, agility, protectiveness, and attentiveness which make it a popular herding and guarding canine. Meanwhile, Labrador Retrievers come from a breed of hunting dogs and has become popular for their kindness, friendliness, and obedience, which makes…