Herding Breeds
Australian Cattle Dog
This good all rounder was bred to withstand the harsh conditions of Queensland in Australia.
Australian Shepherd Dog
This dog's name is misleading as it was actually developed in America by ranchers for herding purposes!
Bearded Collie
Collie is Scottish for sheepdog, which gives both the location and the purpose this dog was bred for.
Beauceron
A French breed that has seen action in two World Wars as a war dog.
Belgian Groenendael
Being named after the Belgian village of its origin helps distinguish this dog from the three other Belgian sheepdogs to follow.
Belgian Lakenois
A Belgian Sheepdog named after the village of Laeken.
Belgian Malinois
A Belgian Sheepdog, this time named after the village of Malines.
Belgian Tervuren
Another Belgian Sheepdog, this one being named after the village of Tervuren.
Bergamasco
From the alpine region of Italy, this dog is yet another example of a world war almost causing a breed to become extinct. Lukcily it survied.
Border Collie
Developed on the borders between England and Scotland, this highly trainable dog is used extensively by sheep farmers for herding.
Bouvier Des Flandres
This Begium dog has a history stretching back around 500 years.
Briard
A remarkeable dog that has been the Official Dog of the French army, having seen active service in both World Wars.
Canaan Dog
An old breed that has been around for millenia, this dog comes from Israel.
Cane Corso
This is a quiet and stable dog from Italy, one that is popular again after almost becoming extinct.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
This welsh dog needs firm leadership to prevent heel-nipping, as it still retains its herding instincts. Also good for repelling stray cats!
Dogue De Bordeaux
A large drooling dog, made famous in the Tom Hanks movie "Turner and Hooch".
Dutch Shepherd
An intelligent and trainable dog from Holland, this is a multi-purpose farm dog.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
This herding dog from the Swiss Mountains is an active dog only suited to active people.
Estrela Mountain Dog
Rarely seen outside of Portugal until the last few decades, this dog was bred to guard livestock.
German Shepherd
Also known as the Alsatian, this imposing looking dog was originally bred as a herder before being used as a police dog in many countries.
Hungarian Pumi
This hard-working, multi-purpose farm dog has bags of energy and intelligence but can be very vocal.
Lancashire Heeler
The original little ankle nipper from England.
Maremma Sheepdog
An Italian sheep herder, this large animal has a bear-like head.
Mudi
A relatively new breed from Hungary, the Mudi seems to have come about around a century ago without being planned.
Old English Sheepdog
This shaggy dog comes from the southern counties of England, where it was bred as a cattle driver.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
A seperate breed to the Cardiagn Corgi, this dog has a history stretching back to the 1100s.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
This shaggy haired dog from Poland was bred for herding, as suggested by its name, and is an old breed almost made extinct following the Second World War.
Puli
This old Hungarian breed dates back to the 9th century, and is pretty easy to train by most standards.
Rough Collie
Originating from Scotland, this is a highly trainable dog and this breed portrayed "Lassie" in the TV series of the name.
Schapendoes
This dog from Holland was the first breed to have almost become extinct following the Second World War.
Shetland Sheepdog
A herder from the Shetland Isles, this is a charming and loyal dog.
Smooth Collie
A Scottish Collie, similar to the Rough Collie, although with a shorter coat more suited to working at lower altitude and milder lands.
Swedish Lapphund
Rarely found outside of Sweden, this is a rare breed dating back to the hunting tribes of northern Scandinavia.
Swedish Vallhund
Despite resembling a Corgi, this breeds has unclear origins but was used for controlling vermin and for herding.