Guild of Shepherds & Collies

Cool Down Is Important, Too!

You carefully warmed up your enthusiastic herding dog, competed successfully, and now you can relax and cheer on your friends after putting your dog in his crate with a bucket of water and a fan.  Well, not quite so fast….

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seventy five twenty five

Seventy Five Twenty Five

Seventy Five Twenty Five: Keeping Your Dog on Track Herding breeds are unlike any other dog breed, for specific reasons. They’re bred: to be sensitive to work extremely close with the handler to be smart and use independent thinking  …

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treibball

No Sheep, No Ducks, No Problem

No Sheep, No Ducks, No Problem – There’s a New Game in Town: Treibball It’s a given that herding dogs are wonderful companions, and it’s no secret that they’re hard-wired to herd.  Many herding dog owners don’t own or have…

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tethering

The Risks of Tethering

NOTE: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent those of The Guild of Shepherds & Collies. We do not take an official stance on tethering one way or the other. Feel…

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Bouvier Des Flandres

Bouvier Des Flandres: Fiercely Loyal

The Bouvier Des Flandres is a white-collar name, for a blue-collar dog. This herding breed has been seen in the homes of many well-known people, such as presidents and movie stars. And it was even rumored to have fought Hitler…

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8 foods herding breeds should not eat

8 Foods Herding Breeds Should Not Eat

Herding breed dogs are a very distinct type of canine. Built to work alongside humans and sustain a full workday, these dogs need optimal nutrition. All dogs need the six basic nutrients: water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. However,…

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