Please use the links provided to discover more about this wonderful breed. More information including a brief history and a basic profile on this page will be along shortly.
Official Breed Standards:
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
About Herding and Stock Breeds in General:
Livestock and herding dogs, pride, nobility, bravery, and loyalty all rolled up into one animal. The desire to keep their "flock" together, be it children, the neighbourhood cats, or sheep, oftimes frustrates the owner, but it is what they were bred for. The drive to work in these dogs is strong and they need to be given a job to do in order to at peace with themselves.
Livestock and herding dogs, pride, nobility, bravery, and loyalty all rolled up into one animal. The desire to keep their "flock" together, be it children, the neighbourhood cats, or sheep, oftimes frustrates the owner, but it is what they were bred for. The drive to work in these dogs is strong and they need to be given a job to do in order to at peace with themselves.
Like many dogs, herding breeds can be destructive and irritating when bored. Lots of exercise is the key to a happy and healthy herder.