Breeds of Companion Animals: Dogs - Herding Dogs Student NotesHerding Dogs
Herding dogs
Are born with the __(instinct)__ to control the movement of animals
Australian Shepherds
Have a natural or docked __(bobtail)__ Possess blue, __(amber)__, hazel, brown or a combination eye color
Herding dogs
Include the following breeds: Australian Cattle Dog (Blue or Red Heeler) Australian Shepherd Collie Border Collie German Shepherd Old English Sheepdog __(Shetland)__ Sheepdog Pyrenean Shepard Welsh Corgi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Pembroke
Shetland Sheepdog Behavior
Is characterized by the following: __(affectionate)__ loyal playful intelligent protective active
German Shepherd Behavior
Is characterized by the following: adaptable __(energetic)__ strong high endurance hard working loyal fearless
Old English Sheepdog Behavior
Is characterized by the following: adaptable energetic __(strong)__ smart gentle intelligent hard working
Australian Cattle Dog Behavior
Is characterized by the following: alert devoted intelligent loyal powerful __(affectionate)__ protective of family, home and territory generally not social with other pets
Pyrenean Shepherd Behavior
Is characterized by the following: athletic __(active)__ agile lively fearless cheerful
Welsh Corgi, Pembroke Behavior
Is characterized by the following: athletic __(dependable)__ loyal obedient devoted outgoing over protective of family and territory
Border Collie Behavior
Is characterized by the following: athletic energetic __(intelligent)__ devoted high endurance determined
Australian Shepherd Behavior
Is characterized by the following: intelligent __(loyal)__ energetic reserved with strangers herding instinct protective
Collie Behavior
Is characterized by the following: intelligent friendly loyal __(sensitive)__ devoted athletic
Welsh Corgi, Cardigans Behavior
Is characterized by the following: strong fast __(loyal)__ affectionate highly intelligent courageous devoted aggressive toward other dogs
Australian Shepherds
Males weigh __(50 to 65)__ pounds and measure 20 to 23 inches in height Females weigh 40 to 55 pounds and measure __(18 to 21)__ inches in height Grow moderate length hair which can be black, blue merle, red or red merle in color
Pyrenean Shepherds
Weigh __(15 to 32)__ pounds and measure 15 to 21 inches in height Grow either rough-faced or smooth-faced coats which can be tan, copper, fawn, charcoal, gray, silver or combinations of colors Are excellent livestock __(herders)__
Welsh Corgi, Pembroke
Weigh __(25 to 27)__ pounds and measure 10 to 12 inches in height Grow straight, medium length hair which can be sable, fawn, red or black and tan in color May or may not have __(white)__ markings on coat
Welsh Corgi, Cardigans
Weigh __(25 to 38)__ pounds and measure 10.5 to 12.5 inches in height Grow straight, __(medium)__ length hair which can be sable, red, brindle, black, blue merle, black and tan or black and brindle in color May have white markings
Border Collies
Weigh __(30 to 45)__ pounds and measure 18 to 23 inches in height Grow __(medium)__ length hair which can be rough or smooth Produce coats which are black, blue merle or sable color with white or tan markings
Australian Cattle Dogs
Weigh __(35 to 45)__ pounds and measure 46 to 51 inches tall Grow short to medium length __(straight)__ hair which can be blue, blue merle or red merle in color Are born white and gain their color within a few weeks
Collies
Weigh __(50 to 70)__ pounds and measure 22 to 26 inches in height Grow either rough or smooth coatsrough coats are long and are __(harsh)__ textured, smooth coats are short and dense Produce coats which are sable, tricolor, blue merle or predominantly white
Old English Sheepdogs
Weigh __(60 to 100)__ pounds and measure 21 inches in height Grow thick and insulating hair Produce coats which are gray, grizzle, blue or blue merle with or without white markings Enjoy working with their owners in __(rural)__ settings
German Shepherds
Weigh __(75 to 95)__ pounds and measure 22 to 26 inches in height Grow straight, thick hair which is long and rough Produce coats which are black, black and tan, black and cream, black and silver or sable in color Are one of the most popular breeds in the __(world)__
Shetland Sheepdogs
Weigh approximately __(20)__ pounds and measure from 13 to 16 inches in height Grow long, rough coats which are primarily sable or blue merle Often are thought to look like a __(miniature)__ Collie