The term Collie began as a real breed in the early 19th Century to help shepherds mind and control their flocks. At first they were also trained to collect stray flocks and bring them back to their places from the hills where they grazed in the mountains of Scotland and England. A good site to […]
Tag Archives: Herding Dogs
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Feb
Feb
If you are thinking of getting an Australian Shepherd, it is quite likely that you know someone who has either heard or read about how incredible this breed really is. Or both. But before you start surfing the internet or local newspapers, there are a few things you really need to know. Aussies. Energy Level […]
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If you own a herding dog breed , very likely you are already aware of its strong herding instincts. These instincts may vary from one herding breed to another. Australian cattle dogs, for instance, have deep in their genes the instinct to nip at the heels of cattle whereas border collies have the instinct of […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s important to understand instinct when training a dog. We are the proud owners of a 7-month old blue heeler puppy. Calling him a puppy is a bit of a misnomer, in that he weighs about 60 solid-muscle pounds, but he still acts like he is a pup. This means he wants to be cuddled, […]
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Personal opinion on this subject is widely varied. Some of us will swear that you can’t grade a dog on intelligence solely on it’s “breed”. I’ve owned several “Heinz 57 Mutt dogs”, that show extreme intelligence. Based on how quickly some breeds tend to learn though, there is a list of the “smartest” full bred […]
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Take a moment to think about what a Toy poodle has to go through in his or her day. They can only get food and care from creatures who speak another language. They usually are stuck indoors for hours on end. They often are made to wear silly clothes and even have their fur dyed […]