Herding

Also known as the Queensland Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Hall’s Heeler, and Australian Heeler, the Australian Cattle Dog (ACD)is a fearless and agile herding dog with bounds of energy.

Australian Shepherds are herding dogs that, despite the name, were developed in America. They have loads of energy, make great watchdogs, and are very easy to train.

The Bearded Collie is a jovial dog often lovingly called a “Beardie.” They have a thick coat that needs a lot of attention, and an exuberant energy level that means this breed requires lots of exercise. Find out more about caring for a Beardie here.

An affectionate and friendly dog, playful, and alert but also independent and intense.They are protective dogs, possessive of family, and may be aloof with strangers.

The workaholic of the dog world, the Border Collie is the world’s premier sheep herder, prized for its intelligence, extraordinary instinct and working ability. Medium-sized and athletic, the breed controls stock with stalking movement and an intense gaze known as “eye.” The Border Collie coat can be rough or smooth and includes any color in bi-color, tri-color, merle, sable, or solid patterns.

German Shepherds are great family companions as well as working dogs. Read all about these loyal, confident and protective dogs.

Big and shaggy, Old English Sheepdogs are highly intelligent but a little stubborn! Their thick coat needs regular grooming and they are prone to eye diseases. Find out more here.

With their distinctive short legs and long body, Pembroke Welsh Corgis were in fact originally a herding dog. They still enjoy herding activities, often “rounding up” children!

Pulis are a highly adaptable breed with a very recognizable coat of cords! This coat needs a lot of attention, and Pulis’ high energy levels mean they need a lot of exercise as well. Find out more about caring for this Hungarian hound here.

The Shetland Sheepdogs looks like a miniature Collie, but they are in fact a separate breed. They originated on the Shetland Islands off Scotland where they herded sheep. Easy to train, they are great with children and make popular family pets. Find out more here.