Herding dog

A herding dog is a dog that either has been trained in herding or that is a member of a 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.

Related Topics:
Dog - Herding - Breed - Cattle - Sheep - Reindeer

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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.

Related Topics:
Predator - Maremma Sheepdog - Livestock guardian dog

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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 group.

Related Topics:
Working dog - Dog show - Group

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