Games and Activities to Keep Your Herding Breed Dog Mentally and Physically Healthy If you’re the proud dog-parent of a herding breed dog, you already know about all the wonderful benefits. Although there are certainly differences among the specific…
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Border Collie knows her toys! Herding breeds are intelligent dogs – they train hard, listen well and their abilities go way beyond herding. For this smart Border Collie, finding her toys is a fun game, but we know this game…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Winterizing Your Dog for Winter Travel If your dog is anything like mine, you have a hard time leaving the house without him. A car ride is complete bliss! Winter travel can pose a unique set of challenges for you…
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Meet the Briard. Find out why this handsome, dignified breed is described as “a heart wrapped in fur.” The rugged, shaggy Briard, also known as the Chien Berger de Brie, has long been used in France as a sheepherder…
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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…
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