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Sheepdogs and cattle dogs

Dogs bred to move and guard livestock: alert, quick and deeply attached to their people.

29 breed(s) in this group

Australian Cattle Dog
Tough, tireless and utterly loyal, the Australian Cattle Dog is a working dog built for heat and wide open spaces.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Australian Kelpie
A light, tireless herding dog, the Australian Kelpie can work for hours in the heat. It needs a real job.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Australian Shepherd
Clever, playful and tireless, the Australian Shepherd is a herding dog, often with odd-coloured eyes, ideal for very active families.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Bearded Collie
Cheerful, bouncy and covered in a long coat, the Bearded Collie is a fun-loving Scottish herding dog, ideal for active families.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Beauceron
A large black-and-tan French shepherd, the Beauceron is a powerful, loyal and protective dog that needs firm yet kind training.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Belgian Groenendael
An elegant long-haired black Belgian Shepherd, the Groenendael is lively, sensitive and devoted to its family. It needs plenty of activity.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Belgian Malinois
A tireless, highly intelligent athlete, the Malinois is the working dog par excellence. It thrives with an active, experienced owner.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Belgian Tervuren
A long-haired, fawn Belgian Shepherd with black-tipped coat, the Tervuren combines elegance, intelligence and energy. It thrives with an active family.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Border Collie
Often considered the most trainable dog of all, the Border Collie is a tireless herding dog that needs a real job.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Bouvier des Flandres
A sturdy, bearded farm dog, the Bouvier des Flandres is calm, protective and deeply loyal to its family.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Briard
A large French shepherd with a long, goat-like coat, the Briard is a faithful, protective companion with plenty of character.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The long-tailed cousin of the Pembroke, the Cardigan Corgi is a sturdy little Welsh cattle dog, calmer and very loyal.
SmallSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Catalan Sheepdog
A Spanish herding dog with a long, shaggy coat, the Catalan Sheepdog is intelligent, balanced and very close to its family.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
Bred from German Shepherds and Carpathian wolves, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a tireless, fascinating dog for very experienced owners only.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Dutch Shepherd
Recognisable by its brindle coat, the Dutch Shepherd is a versatile, hard-working dog with great stamina and a strong bond with its owner.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
German Shepherd
Loyal, steady and remarkably versatile, the German Shepherd is both a protective family dog and an outstanding working dog.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Komondor
A Hungarian giant covered in long white cords, the Komondor is an imposing, calm and highly protective livestock guardian.
GiantSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Kuvasz
A large Hungarian guardian with a wavy white coat, the Kuvasz is noble, brave and highly protective of its family.
GiantSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Maremma Sheepdog
A large white livestock guardian, the Maremma Sheepdog is calm, independent and deeply loyal to whatever it protects.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Old English Sheepdog
A big grey-and-white teddy bear, the Old English Sheepdog is a jolly, patient family dog, but very poorly suited to strong heat.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
A short-legged Welsh cattle dog with a big heart, the Pembroke Corgi is lively, funny and surprisingly athletic.
SmallSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
A shaggy, medium-sized herder, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is lively, intelligent and a good watchdog with an excellent memory.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Puli
A small Hungarian herder with a corded coat, the Puli is lively, funny and very attached to its family.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Pyrenean Shepherd
A small, highly strung and tireless mountain herder, the Pyrenean Shepherd is quick, clever and devoted to its owner.
MediumSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Rough Collie
Made famous by Lassie, the Rough Collie is a gentle, loyal and very family-minded dog with a magnificent mane.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Schipperke
A small black Belgian dog with a strong personality, the Schipperke is curious, watchful and full of energy.
SmallSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Shetland Sheepdog
An elegant little herding dog with an abundant coat, the Shetland Sheepdog is intelligent, sensitive and devoted to its family.
SmallSheepdogs and cattle dogs
Smooth Collie
The same gentle temperament as its long-haired cousin with far easier grooming: the Smooth Collie is a loyal, sensitive family dog.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs
White Swiss Shepherd
A close white-coated cousin of the German Shepherd, the White Swiss Shepherd is gentle, intelligent and particularly well balanced in a family.
LargeSheepdogs and cattle dogs

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