7 Low-Shedding Herding Breeds Love herding breed dogs but don’t love hair all over the house? You might be surprised to learn that a number of herding breeds shed very little. Keep in mind, though, that low-shedding breeds often require…
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But He’s Such a “Good” Dog! … When Dog Bites Happen to Good Dogs. As you lie on the couch cuddling your sweet dog, I bet you can’t imagine him ever biting someone. But did you know that more…
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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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Viking settlers brought the ancestors of the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Nordic island of Iceland between 874 to 930 AD. The dogs adapted to the harsh climate, developing unique skills that made them invaluable to Icelandic farmers. The Icelandic Sheepdog…
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The cute and clownish Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding breed developed in — you guessed it — Poland. In their homeland, this breed is called Polski Owczarek Nizinny, though many breed fanciers both in and outside of Poland,…
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Meet the Berger Picard, the charismatic, impish herding dog that will take your breath away. The Berger Picard, also called the Picardy Shepherd, is a rustic sheepdog known throughout northern France since the Middle Ages. Whether the Berger Picard is…
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The charming, versatile Pumi is one of the herding world’s best-kept secrets. Everyone knows the German Shepherd, the Australian Shepherd and the Collie, but herding dog aficionados looking for something a little different will fall in love with the wonderfully…
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