by James Youngblood | Jul 18, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Herding Group
Herding dogs were bred with specific characteristics in mind. They all have the inborn ability to keep herd animals together and direct them in a certain direction or to the desired destination. This herding ability requires an intelligent dog who can quickly...
by James Youngblood | Jun 8, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Herding Group
History Of The Beauceron The Beauceron is the biggest sheepdog in France. The Beauceron has a lengthy history despite being practically unheard of outside France. It’s a very old breed that was only created in France and had no foreign crossings. It’s...
by James Youngblood | May 24, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Herding Group
https://topdogforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Australian_Cattle_Dog.mp4 The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as Blue Heeler or Red Heeler depending on its color, is a hardy and independent herding dog. It can herd cattle over long distances and on rough...
by James Youngblood | May 19, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Herding Group
The Pyrenean Shepherd (or Sheepdog), “Pyr Shep,” is an energetic herding dog that hails from the Pyrenees mountains in southern France and northern Spain. How the Pyrenees mountains got their name is (maybe) rooted in Greek mythology. The...
by James Youngblood | May 17, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Herding Group
Whenever I research a dog article, I want to own one. So this time, it certainly was the case for the Icelandic Sheepdog, a playful family pet. The AKC fully recognized them in 2010 and included them in the herding group. The Icelandic Sheepdog is a...