Herding Dogs

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Herding dog Height: males 24-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: males 75-90 lbs., females 50-75 lbs. Life span: 8-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What are the German Shepherd’s vital statistics? Height and weight can vary according to bloodlines and genders. […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Finland Group: Herding dog Height: males 18-20 in., females 16-19 in. Weight: 33-53 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Finnish Lapphund? The Lapphund is native to Finland where it has been known […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Herding dog Height: males 17-21 in., females 16-20 in. Weight: 55-66 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with early socialization, yes Good with other pets: need supervision What is the origin of the Entlebucher? The Entlebucher has its origins in Switzerland. It is one […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding dog Height: 18-23 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 40-50 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, especially if raised with them What is the origin of the English Shepherd? The English Shepherd was thought to have […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: males, 23-27 in., females, 22-25 in. Weight: 60-90 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origin of the Briard? A French breed, the Briard has a 1200 year […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium, France Group: Herding dog Height: males 23-28 in., females 22-27 in. Weight: males 70-90 lbs., females 60-80 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes if raised with them, may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Bouvier des Flandres? […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland, England, Wales Group: Herding dog Height: males 19-23 in., females 18-21 in. Weight: males 30-45 lbs., females 27-42 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with older children Good with other pets: dogs & cats if raised with them, may chase small animals April’s Dog […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Herding dog Height: 21-24 in. Weight: males 70-84 lbs., females 57-71 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes if raised with them July’s Dog of the Month The Bergamasco is a powerful dog whose abundant coat is made up […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Herding Height: Males -24-26 in.,females 22-24 in. Weight: Males 60-70 lbs., females – 45-55 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, other dogs, high prey drive with cats and small animals What are the origins of the Belgian Tervuren? […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Herding Height: males 24-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs., females 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: when raised with them What is the origin of the Belgian Sheepdog? Belgian Sheepdogs are actually 4 […]