Herding Dogs

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding dog Height: smooth, 15-21 in., rough 15-18 in. Weight: 15-32 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. and up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Shepherd? Pyrenean Sheperds have been herding sheep in the Pyrenees Mountains of […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: males 16-18 1/2 in.; females 15-17 1/2 in. Weight: males 22-29 lbs.; females 22-24 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs., but can live longer Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if treated nicely Good with other pets: yes, with supervision What is the Origin of the […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: males 17 in., females 16 in. Weight: 25-42 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Puli? The Puli was brought to Hungary a few thousand years ago […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Poland Group: Herding Height: 17-20 in. Weight: 30-35 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog? The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, known in Poland as Podski Owczarek Nezinny, PON, is descended from Asian long-coated […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: 70-100 lbs., females slightly less Life span: about 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What are the origins of the OId English Sheepdog? Sometimes called the Bobtail and bred in England […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: 14-19 in. Weight: 18-29 lbs. Life span: 13-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Mudi? Native to Hungary, the Mudi appeared spontaneously about 100 years ago. Thanks […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: 10-12 in. Weight: 6-13 lbs Life span: 15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: only older children Good with other pets: with other dogs if socialized early What is the origin of the Lancashire Heeler? Details of the origin of the Lancashire Heeler […]

What is the origin of the Laika? The Laika is also known as the Russian Spitz and is in that family of dogs. Laika means “barker.” Laika was the name of the first dog in space and many Russian dogs have that name. There are six different types of Laikas which will be described here. […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Iceland Group: Herding Height: males 18 in., females 16 1/2 in. Weight: 25-35 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, except rodents What is the origin of the Icelandic Sheepdog? The Icelandic Sheepdog is in the Spitz family of dogs. They […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Herding, Guard dog Height: males 25-28 in., females 24-27 1/2 in. Weight: 55-90 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if properly socialized Good with other pets: may be aggressive toward other dogs, accept other pets What is the origin of the Hovawart? The […]