Herding Dogs Archives - South Africa Dog Guide

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

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Anatolian Shepherd Dogs were originally bred in Anatolia, Turkey, more than 4,000 years ago to protect livestock.

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Australian Cattle Dog

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Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as Blue or Red Heelers, were originally bred to herd cattle across rugged landscapes.

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Australian Kelpie

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Australian Kelpies were originally bred in the 19th century to herd and manage livestock, across the Australian outback.

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Australian Shepherd

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Australian Shepherds were originally bred to herd livestock on ranches in the American West during the 1800s.

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Bearded Collie

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The Bearded Collie was originally bred in Scotland as a hardworking, independent herding dog.

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Belgian Malinois

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Originally bred in the late 1800s, Belgian Malinois are among the top breeds for police, military, and search-and-rescue work.

A black Belgian Sheepdog stands alert on a grassy lawn, looking off to the side. Its long, glossy coat, upright ears, and intelligent expression are highlighted by bright sunlight, with a lush green woodland background softly blurred behind it.

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Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)

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Belgian Sheepdogs, also known as Groenendaels, were developed in Belgium in the late 1800s as farm dogs.

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Border Collie

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Border Collies were originally bred to herd sheep in the rough countryside between England and Scotland.

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Bouvier des Flandres

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The Bouvier des Flandres was originally bred in Belgium and France by farmers, butchers, and monks as working dogs.

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was originally bred in medieval Wales as a hardworking, all-purpose farm dog.

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Dutch Shepherd

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Dutch Shepherds were developed in the Netherlands during the 18th century as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.

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Old English Sheepdog

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Old English Sheepdogs were originally bred in England during the 1800s to help farmers manage and move livestock.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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Pembroke Welsh Corgis were originally bred in Wales as hardworking farm and herding dogs.

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Rough Collie

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Rough Collies were originally bred to herd and protect sheep across the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

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Samoyed

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Samoyeds were bred for herding reindeer, pulling sledges, hunting, and helping their owners survive the harsh Arctic climate.