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	Herding Group Information and Pictures - Dooziedog.com
		In Britain the Herding Group is included within the Working Group, however the US categorizes the herding breeds such as Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs into their own group.
		A good example is the short-legged Corgi (approximately 30cm tall), which is able to drive a herd of animals many times its own size, by leaping and nipping at their heels.
		Many of the Herding Dogs are kept as household pets and never cross paths with a farm animal, however their natural instincts prompt these dogs to gently herd their owners or family.
	www.dooziedog.com /dog_breeds/herding_group.htm (131 words)

	* Herding - (Dog): Definition
		Herding Originally the companions and helpers to shepherds, the Herding dogs were responsible for the management and movement of virtually every possible livestock...
		Herding breeds are among the most popular dogs kept as companions due to their willingness to please and the Collie, Old English Sheepdog and Shetland Sheepdog have all the attributes of herding dogs yet have adapted to a life in the suburbs...
		Originally a French sheep herding breed, the Briard was dual purpose being a guardian and shepherd of the flocks and watch dog for family and farm.
	en.mimi.hu /dog/herding.html (1421 words)

	* Herding Group - (Dog): Definition
		The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group.
		Each dog is tested on their ability to herd a group of animals by obeying the commands of their handler...
		Herding groups such as the collie also excel at learning tricks and have a need for companionship...
	en.mimi.hu /dog/herding_group.html (278 words)

	AKC Breeds by Group - Herding Group dog dogs puppy puppies
		The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group.
		A remarkable example is the low-set Corgi, perhaps one foot tall at the shoulders, that can drive a herd of cows many times its size to pasture by leaping and nipping at their heels.
		The vast majority of Herding dogs, as household pets, never cross paths with a farm animal.
	www.akc.org /breeds/herding_group.cfm (161 words)

	Dogs ABC-The Herding Group
		The Herding Group - This group consists of dog breeds that were bred to help ranchers and shepherds herd their livestock.
		The herding group is the AKC's newest, created in 1983 with dog breeds that were formerly in the Working group.
		Although herding breeds are seldom actually used with farm animals anymore, their natural instincts compel them to gently direct their owners and their families to where they think they should be going.
	www.dogsabc.com /dog-breed-groups-herding.html (167 words)

	Herding Group
		Herding dogs have to be both intelligent and agile to perform the duties bestowed upon them, Many of the herding breeds derived from ancient Nordic and Spitz breeds.
		The herding breed dogs are known for their obedience as they take the signals given by the herdsmen and act them out with precise skill.
		Many farms enlist a single dog to herd over a 1,000 animals at a time.
	www.arba.org /HerdingGroup.htm (122 words)

	Kibbles 'n Bits
		The versatility of the herding dog is astounding and herding dog enthusiasts today have concerned themselves with retaining and perpetuating the breeds' working qualities.
		Whether among livestock or his human family, the herding dog is happiest when serving a master and these hearty breeds thrive in environments where they get plenty of exercise and can use their boundless intelligence and energy in a working capacity.
		Although originally a herding dog, the German Shepherd's talents have proven limitless, as his proficiency in a myriad of tasks such as guardian, guide dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and military dog speaks volumes about his popularity.
	kibblesnbits.com /dogcare/article.aspx?i=16 (1640 words)

	PetPlace.com - Herding Breeds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Herding dogs have historically been used to assist shepherds and farmers in caring for their livestock.
		The breed was used to guard and herd the flocks of ancient Israelites.
		Developed as a herding dog, the puli is a much smaller and darker version of the other mop head breed.
	www.petplace.com /Articles/artShow.asp?artID=3896 (870 words)

	Herding Group Dog Photo Contest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A remarkable example is the low-set Corgi, perhaps one foot tall at the shoulders, that can drive a herd of cows many times its size to pasture by leaping and nipping at their heels.
		The vast majority of Herding dogs, as household pets, never cross paths with a farm animal.
		Nevertheless, pure instinct prompts many of these dogs to gently herd their owners, especially the children of the family.
	www.astralenterprise.com /Dogs/herdinggroup.htm (96 words)

	Herding
		The herding instinct test was devised to introduce Collies and their handlers to herding at the basic level, and is designed to show whether or not a Collie, who may never have had any exposure to livestock, still has the native
		Herding instinct testing is a way to preserve the unique heritage of the herding breeds and open new challenges.
		To take part in a herding instinct test, dogs need not have had prior herding training, but should have had training to come reliably when called; basic training to sit, down or stand-stay is highly recommended, as is prior supervised exposure to livestock.
	members.aol.com /ccawwwsite/cca/herding.html (2858 words)

	Herding dogs, clubs, breeds list, stockdogs - Herding on the Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		There may be classes for different levels of training; for instance, in novice classes the handler may accompany the stock throughout the course, while at the higher levels the handler remains in a fixed position until moving to the pen to assist the dog in penning.
		The Herding Trial Dog program, with levels HTD I, II and III, takes place on a standard course with outrun, lift, fetch, wear and/or drive and pen; trials may be held in arenas, although the course is not designed as an arena course and larger fields are preferred.
		Herding Tested is a noncompetitive test and requires two passes under two different judges.
	www.glassportal.com /herding/programs.htm (1693 words)

	Appenzeller Mountain Dog
		If an animal of the herd doesn't keep up or wants to go its own way, he instinctively pinches it with his incisors in the area of its hind foot or on its nostrils, whereby he is able to avoid the sometimes very energetic defense reactions with his versatility.
		That he knows each ox of a herd of 40-50 animals or brings back a cow called by the shepherd by his name is unlikely.
		That the Appenzeller is master of a herd of 20 bulls and of 100 and more animals on the highway is not exaggerated at all.
	www.bastian-net.com /appenzeller.htm (1546 words)

	NCHGA Home Page
		Formed in October of 2000 by Leslie Earl and Donavon Thompson, the NCHGA started out as the Sacramento Valley Herding Group Assn. but quickly expanded its membership to include members from much of Northern California and even Nevada.
		Our name changed to the Northern California Herding Group Association, to reflect our increasing membership, in January 2003.
		After holding several fun matches and herding aptitude tests, all of which have been very well received by the Herding Breeds fancy, we received AKC-B status in February 2004.
	www.norcalherdinggroup.com (171 words)

	The Herding Group, A Questionaire by Suzanne Dillin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Herding Group, A Questionaire by Suzanne Dillin
		One of the breeds that has improved and made the Herding group one of the most competitive is the Bouvier des Flandres; one of the newest breeds in the Herding group that is a consistent winner is the Australian Shepherd.
		Prior to 1992, the Herding Group was the only group (out of the seven groups) that had a description of movement in their standard.
	www.caninechronicle.com /features/dillin/questionaire-1102.html (4312 words)

	Name (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Herding breeds - and mixes of herding breeds - tend to share many fine qualities that make them exceptional pets: loyal to their "flock," they are eager to work with a human partner and just as eager to be a full-fledged member of your family.
		In general, herding dogs are exemplary pets, particularly for the active, doggy-sport inclined owner.
		To a herding dog, "keeping tabs on" may mean "gathering all together where I can see them, protect them, and move them around." This can be a problem when your Corgi decides to round up the kids riding bikes back and forth across your street.
	home.earthlink.net /~autumnglory/RileyWeb/about.htm (1453 words)

	The Laughing Dog Press Virtual Kennel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		There are a group of handlers who know all the language of herding, and they don't even use it.
		In general, herding breeds can be grouped in four general categories.
		They have a lobby in Washington that is working to move them from the herding group to the couch potato group.
	www.laughingdogpress.com /sports/herding_05.html (665 words)

	UKC ( United Kennel Club ) and AKC ( American Kennel Club ) dog breed groups such as Terriers, Hounds, Toys, Sporting ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		As primitive people domesticated livestock, they saw a need for a flock or herd "guarding" dog (not to be confused with "herding" dogs, which "controlled" the livestock).
		The Gun Dogs are grouped according to their skills, as they have diverse backgrounds and varied physical characteristics.
		Even before the invention and widespread use of firearms, this group was already in use as helpers for hunters.
	www.purebredpuppy.com /breed_list.php?type=ukc&group=-1 (1268 words)

	German Shepherd Dog FAQ
		Although the GSD is not used as frequently for herding in present time, there are many breed lines still known for their herding.
		On that day, von Stephanitz purchased a herding dog he observed at the show, and he and Meyer decided to form the Verein fur Deutsche Schaferhunde, S.V. Von Stephanitz was named the organization's first president and remained so until his death in 1936.
		Though herding was the GSDs original purpose, von Stephanitz recognized the importance of expanding the breed's usefulness in other directions and persuaded the government (amid some amusement) to use the GSD in police and military work.
	www.cluebus.com /holly/gsdfaq.html (12945 words)

	Herding dog breeds - Stockdog breeds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Although numbers are diminishing, the Altdeutscher remains the principal herding dog in Germany and retains the full variety of coat, color, and type.
		Information about various herding breeds can be found in dog breed encyclopedias such as The Atlas of Dog Breeds of the World, by Bonnie Wilcox and Chris Walkowicz, and there are foreign-language websites that can be found by using a search engine.
		There are several breeds which, while not primarily bred as herding dogs, included herding among their tasks on the farm.
	glassportal.com /herding/dogs.htm (1106 words)

	Herding Group
		This group was created by the American Kennel Club in 1983 to recognize members of the working group that excel at herding and controlling the movement of other animals.
		Many of these breeds are no longer used for herding and are more often kept as household pets.
		They are intelligent and easy to train, and many kept as companions still retain strong instincts to herd-even trying to gently herd their owners or the children in the family.
	www.thriftyfun.com /tf64901224.tip.html (329 words)

	epets.ca - dog breeds herding group
		Dogs of the herding group have in common the desire and ability to control the movements of other animals, most often sheep and cattle.
		In some species, this is accomplished by stalking and staring, in others by barking and in others by nipping.
		ckc - original purposes of the seven groups
	www.epets.ca /dogs/herding.html (105 words)

	Do You Want a Dog Just Like Lassie??
		Collies, being herding dogs by nature, will attempt to herd your family where it wants them to go, and there are plenty of stories of collies saving their families from harm.
		If there is a collie rescue group in your area, they are also an excellent source for information on your breed and usually know the breeders in the area and can point you to a reputable breeder.
		While some are actually rescued from bad situations, a lot of rescue collies are turned in by their owners for reasons like - we're moving and can't take the dog, we're having a baby, someone is allergic to the dog, he's too big and out of control (lack of training).
	www.lassie.net /doyou.htm (1478 words)

	BREEDS & BREEDING - Brainy herding breeds like to have job to do
		The herding group is by far, as many of you might have guessed, my favorite group of dogs.
		As with any American Kennel Club group, there are different shapes and sizes to choose from and different lengths of coat, but among the majority of these dogs is a strong desire to take direction and work with man.
		Although the majority of herding dogs do not suit the pet needs of the average dog owner, individuals looking for a dog to share in their active lifestyle or wanting a high-energy dog for performance sports need look no further than the herding group, where beauty, brains and energy abound.
	www.homeagainid.com /news/article.cfm?storyid=9483 (809 words)

	Rare Breed Network: Berger de Picard Standard
		Because of the French practice of grazing in unenclosed areas, often adjoining land planted with crops, the Berger de Picard developed a herding style referred to as "boundary" or "tending." This contrasts with the "fetching" style of the British herding dogs.
		Because of the increased threat of predators, French shepherds preferred a herding dog with a strong protec-tive instinct that has led many of the more well-known continental herding breeds into police work.
		The Berger de Picard is a lively, energetic, affectionate dog that is still primarily used in France for herding.
	rarebreed.com /breeds/picardy/picardy_ukc_std.html (1227 words)

	North Star Herding Group Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The North Star Herding Group Club (NSHGC) was established in January of 2000 and gained AKC Club Recongition 2002.
		Although this club is new it is involved in the Herding Group and hopes to increase the possibilities for the breeds in the Minnesota and Upper Midwest area.
		Our first AKC Herding Group Show and Obedience Trial will be on Friday June 10th, 2005.
	www.geocities.com /nshgc (236 words)

	Directory - Recreation: Pets: Dogs: Breeds: Herding Group: Swedish Vallhund
		The Swedish Vallhund is an ancient farmer's dog, herding cattle and watching and guarding the farm.
		The breed is related to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, though whether, centuries ago, Vallhund-type dogs were taken to Wales or Corgi-type dogs were taken to Sweden is unknown.
		Today the Swedish Vallhund retains its working abilities - a herding dog, watchdog, and guard dog as well as competitor in dogsports - and is a loyal family companion with a special fondness for children.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=43734 (168 words)

	The Canine Chronicle, The Herding Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Edtor's Note: In March, 1982 the Delegate body of the AKC made effective the 7thGoup, known as the Herding Group.
		Note before 1983 Herding dogs were listed as part of the Working group.
		In January, 1983 the Herding Group began competing at AKC shows.
	www.caninechronicle.com /Hall_of_Fame/fame_herding04.html (163 words)

	The Herding Page
		Test levels include the Herding Capability Test and the Junior Herding Dog Test, both of which are run on a pass/fail basis and require two passing runs under different judges.
		A rule book may be obtained free of charge by writing the AKC and requesting the "General Regulations for Herding Tests and Trials." The address is 51 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010.
		This group sanctions many of the trials held under the guidelines of the International Sheep Dog Society -- what is typically thought of as the Border Collie course.
	www.dogpatch.org /dogs/herding.cfm (1937 words)

	New Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Every breed is assigned to one of seven groups or Miscellaneous Class, based on the uses for which the breeds were originally developed.
		These 7 groups are: Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group and Herding Group.
		The breeds in the Non-Sporting Group are a varied collection in terms of size, coat, personality and overall appearance.
	www.tributetopets.com /dogbreeds.htm (132 words)

	sciforums.com - Herding Instinct, Group Think, ....
		However, as tempting as it is to attempt to exscind myself totally from the group petitioned, I'm also aware that such an automatic classification most definitely qualifies as absolutist.
		the usefulness for concerted aciton and improved wellbeing in a group with similarly oriented viewpoints is obvious, one need only compare the Democrats infighting with the republicans stronger strucutre, or in the UK, labour with the conservatives.
		Also, as other people have said, it is the nature of people to seek out friends who have similar views to their own.
	www.sciforums.com /printthread.php?t=30229&pp=40 (5295 words)

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