Herding dog

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A shepherd , also known as a stock dog or worker dog , is a shepherd dog who has been trained to shepherd or belong to a developed breed for heading.

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All herding behavior is modified predator behavior. Through selective breeding, humans have been able to minimize the dog's natural tendency to treat cattle and sheep as prey while maintaining dog hunting skills, thus creating effective sheep dogs.

Dogs can work with other animals in various ways. Some breeds, such as the Australian Cattle Dog, usually bite the heels of animals (for this reason they are called tumers) and Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are historically used in the same way. on a cattle ranch that moved cattle from Wales to Smithfield Meat Market in London but rarely used to herd these days.

Other tracts, especially the Border Collie, are in front of animals and use the so-called strong eyes to gaze at the animals; they are known as headers . The header or take a dog rearing the flock in the group. They consistently go ahead or head an animal to change or stop the animal movement. The tumers or the dog driving continues to push the animals forward. Usually, they live behind the flock. The Australian Kelpie and Australian Koolie use both of these methods and also run along the back of the sheep so that it is said to head, heels, and back. Other types such as Australian Shepherd, British Shepherd and Welsh Sheepdog are moderate until loose-eyed , working more independently. New Zealand Huntaway uses his hard and deep skin to collect sheep mass. Belgian Shepherd Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, and Bruder have historically treating dogs, acting as "hedges," guiding the flocks of sheep to graze while preventing them from eating valuable crops and wandering in the street.

Instinct and training ability can be measured when introducing dogs to cattle or on uncompetitive grazing tests. Individuals who demonstrate basic shepherding instincts can be trained to compete in trials.

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Terminology

In Australia, New Zealand and the United States, sheep dogs are known as worker dogs irrespective of their breeding. Some shepherd breeds work well with all types of animals; others have been raised for generations to work with certain types of animals and have developed physical characteristics or work styles that enhance their ability to handle these animals. Commonly populated animals include cattle, sheep, goats and deer, although it is not uncommon for poultry to be handled by dogs.

The term "sheepdog" is sometimes wrongly used to describe cattle guard dogs, whose primary function is to keep cattle and livestock from predation and theft, and they have no instinct to herd. Although sheep dogs can take care of livestock, the main purpose is to move them; Sheep dogs and cattle guard dogs can be called "sheep dogs".

Generally when categorizing dog breeds, sheep dogs are considered to be subcategories of worker dogs, but for conformations indicating they usually form separate groups.

Australia has the world's largest cattle ranch and sheep station and some of the most famous shepherd dogs, such as Koolie, Kelpie, Red and Blue Heelers were raised and found there.

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competitive grazing

Competitive dog sports where dogs herds move animals around the field, fences, gates, or enclosures as directed by their handlers are called sheepdog experiments , dribbling tests or the stockdog trial depends on the region. Such occasions are particularly associated with hilly farming areas, where sheep ranges widely on mostly non-fenced land. These trials are very popular in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Chile, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and other agricultural countries, and sometimes even primetime television rates.

In the US, regular events are hosted by the United States Collie Handler Border Association, the Australian Shepherd Club of America, the American Kennel Club, and more.

The world record price for a damaged sheep dog in February 2011 at an auction in Skipton Market, England, with Ã, Â £ 6,300 ($ 10,270) for Dewi Fan. The previous record was Ã, £ 5,145 ($ 8,390)

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Basic shepherd dog command

• Goodbye or just goodbye - to the left of the stock, or clockwise around it.
• Go to me , or just go or ' the path - go to the right of the stock, or counter-clockwise around them.
• Standing - stops, though when saying gently it may also mean just to slow down.
• Wait , (lying down) or sit or fixed - stop, but keep that contact on stock... do not take it off by going.
• Steady or takes time - slow down.
• Transmission - aggregate stocks into groups. A good worker dog will weave a large area. This is not a command but an attribute.
• Find - find stock. A good dog will hold the stock until the shepherd arrives. Some will bark when stock has been found.
• Sign out or back - away from stock. Used when the dog works too close to the stock, potentially causing stock pressure. Sometimes used as a strike.
• Keep Away or Keep - Used by some handlers as the direction and distance of the sheep.
• Hold - keep stock of where they are.
• Bark or talking - barking in stock. Useful when more power is needed, and usually not important for cattle and sheep working.
• Look back - back for a missed animal. Also used after the warehouse is finished and rejoined with flock or pack of sheep.
• Here or here - through the gap in the flock. Used when separating stock.
• Walk , run on or simply run - get closer to stock.
• It will work - stop functioning and return to the handler.

These commands can be demonstrated by hand gestures, whistles or sounds. There are many other commands that are also used when the stock works and generally use away from stock. The orders of sheep dogs are generally taught to use livestock as a modus operandi. Urban owners without access to livestock are able to teach basic commands through herding games.

This is not the only command to use: there are many variations. When a whistle is used, each individual dog usually has a different set of commands to avoid confusion when some dogs are being worked on at one time.

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Carrying dogs as pets

Shepherd dogs are often chosen as family pets. Breie collie including bearded Collie and Border Collie are well known, as are Welsh Corgis. Although they make good family dogs and show their dogs are in the best condition when they have work to do. These dogs have been raised as work dogs and must be active. They maintain their herding instincts and sometimes bite the heels of people or bump into them in an attempt to 'lead' their families, and may need to be trained not to do so. Their level of activity and intelligence make them great athletes. Australian Shepherd Dogs, Shetland Shepherds, Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Old English Sheepdog are more popular as family escort dogs.

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Breed List

Breed Herding includes the following:

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See also

• The (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 (in the United Kingdom)
• Cattle watchdog

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References

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External links

• Definition of dog grazing style
• Articles about the German Shepherd in Herding
• Handling of livestock
• Dog Profiles AKC Herding Group

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