Herding Dogs
Canaan DogThe Canaan dog is territorial, devoted, and docile with its family, reserved and aloof with strangers. Early socialization with people and animals and early obedience classes may help the Canaan to overcome some of its natural wariness. |
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Cardigan Welsh CorgiCardigan Welsh corgis are loyal and affectionate family dogs, intelligent, and easy to train. This dog has a tradition to uphold, guarding its property, checking on strangers, and nipping the heels of running humans. |
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CollieThe collie's temperament makes it one of the finest family pets. These are highly responsive dogs that want to please their owners. They excel in obedience training when handled gently and with positive reinforcement, as long as the sessions are varied (repetitive activities bore these intelligent dogs) and interspersed with retrieving and jumping. |
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Giant SchnauzerGiant schnauzers make excellent police and guard dogs. They're large, powerful, and want to dominate, so the private owner will need to have experience with the schnauzer and make sure extensive obedience training begins early. |
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Old English SheepdogOld English sheepdogs are generally good natured and fun loving, but lifetime training and socialization must begin from early puppyhood. Without that attitude and commitment from his owner, the sheepdog can become stubborn and unmanageable. |
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Pembroke Welsh CorgiPembroke Welsh corgis are very bright and easy to train. They make good family dogs, especially if they get early training and are frequently exposed to children, whom they may otherwise try to herd by nipping at their heels. |
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Polish Owczarek NizinnyAlso known as the Polish Lowland Sheepdog. Their compact size and merry disposition make Polish Owczarek Nizinnys (PONs) a good choice for apartment dwellers. |
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PuliPulik (plural) are loyal, bright dogs that need early obedience training. Vigorous, active, and alert, the puli is a good home guardian and companion dog but usually does not make a good pet for children. |
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