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https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/most-energetic-intelligent-herding-breeds/
VetStreet.com once published two articles that included the top five most energetic dogs and the top five most intelligent dogs, as voted by 122 veterinary experts. You may, or may not, be surprised to know that three herding breeds made the…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/how-to-choose-your-first-herding-breed-dog/
Choosing Your First Herding Breed Dog Whether you have a farm or are looking for a furry companion, you’ve decided your family needs a herding breed dog. Now, you might be asking yourself, “Where do I start?” This question can…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/tiny-urban-living-big-herding-needs/
As someone who lives in an urban area, I often hear the question, “Can you have a herding breed and live in an apartment?” The short answer is, “It depends.” The real question isn’t if you can own…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/the-eyes-have-it-normal-canine-vision/
The Eyes Have It Vision is extremely important for herding dogs, whether it is used in their daily life or for dog sports. But for working dogs, it is especially important. When your herding dog is sent on an outrun…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/balls/
Any breed with prey drive has the chance of being addicted to chasing things, mainly because it satisfies that instinctual behaviour they were bred for, CHASE! Almost every single dog owner out there has tried (succeeded or failed) with teaching…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/original-american-farm-dog/
The Original American Farm Dog An incredible breed that once graced farms across America, these dogs are now so rare that most people have never even heard of them. While they share ancestors with Border Collies and Rough Collies, this…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/herding-skills-for-your-morning-routine/
Mornings are a challenge, especially when you have to get the kids ready for school on time. Animal Planet brings you real-life training techniques to hone in on your herding breed dog’s natural herding instincts, helping you round up the…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/the-ears-are-on-it/
When it comes to herding breed dogs, ear shape and placement can vary dramatically. What does not vary, however, is how those ears are tuned-in to each and every sound that might affect their flock – including their “human” flock….
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/10-famous-herding-dogs/
History’s Top 10 Famous Herding Dogs Enthusiasts won’t be surprised to discover that some of the most remarkable dogs throughout history have been herding dogs. These dogs were war heroes, famous actors, and even royalty. All of these extraordinary animals…
https://guildofshepherdsandcollies.com/acute-lameness-tips-to-ease-the-pain/
Serious lameness – that is, lameness attributed directly to doing herding work – is uncommon in most herding dogs. However, sometimes a dog will come off the herding field lame. While a trip to the veterinarian may be required, there…