The Lapinporokoira is also known as Laponian Herder, Lapp Reindeer dog or Lapsk Vallhund. It is a medium size herding and guarding dog that has been in use since centuries in Finland by Sami people. During those times, no fixed standards were present for these dogs. Most of this type of dogs were lost during … Read more
The Lancashire Heeler is a small herding and drover dog that originated in Lancashire, England. The term Heeler describes the purpose of this dog. It is a herding and drover dog that drives the cattle towards wherever its master wants by nipping at their heels without hurting the animal. Precise details of the origin of … Read more
The Koolie (also known as Australian Kolie, German Kolie) is an eye catching and well balanced native working breed of Australia. It is used to herd sheep and cattle. The dog is medium in size with longish triangular shaped pricked or semi-pricked ears. The eyes can have one of many colours like blue, brown, green, … Read more
The Icelandic Sheepdog is the one and only dog breed native to Iceland. This ancient dog is believed to have originated from the dogs that were brought by Vikings with them and hence it is called as Vikings dog. Other names for this breed are Iceland Spitz, Iceland Dog, Friaar Dog and Islenski Fharhundurinn. It … Read more
Several thousand years ago, the Hungarian Puli were brought to Hungary by the Magyars and they were used as sheep dogs. During World War II, this breed almost disappeared, but a breeding program successfully brought the breed back to life. This is a dog breed that loves to please their owners and are determined to … Read more
The Himalayan Sheepdog or "Bhutey Kukur" as it is called in the country of its origin, Nepal, is a flock guardian mountain dog. Being among the ancient breeds of this region, the dog has been a loyal servant to shepherds of Nepal and Tibet who have been using this large sheepdog to herd, drive and … Read more
The Hellenikos Poimenikos is an ancient herding and guardian breed originating in Greece. Also known as Greek Sheepdog and Greek Shepherd, the dog is valued for its intelligence and trainability. Although exact facts are unknown as to the ancestors of this breed, it is related to the great mountain breeds of Serbia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, … Read more
Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Groenendael is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned breed of dog in the sheepdog family. The Groenendael is recognized by its distinctive black coat. These dogs have great "work ethic" and need a job to do, such as obedience, flyball, dog agility, or livestock work in order to be happy. They have … Read more
The Greek Sheepdog is an ancient herding and guardian breed originating in Greece. Also known as Hellenikos Poimenikos and Greek Shepherd, the dog is valued for its intelligence and trainability. Although exact facts are unknown as to the ancestors of this breed, it is related to the great mountain breeds of Serbia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, … Read more
The Bouvier des Flandres is not a breed that can be put aside until the mood strikes to play with it. It needs daily exercise and daily interaction, and a lot of both. It loves the chance to herd, but its requirements can also be met with a good jog, a very long walk or … Read more
