From Icelandic Sheepdogs to Australian Shepherds, these shepherd breeds are loyal, intelligent, and have a built-in instinct to protect their owners.

Icelandic sheepdogs originated from Iceland, dating all the way back to the time of the Vikings. Their face and upright ears ...

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The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native dog breed, brought to the island by Viking settlers over a thousand years ago. This spunky, medium-sized herder has a thick, weather-resistant coat ...

She’s the author of 34 books, including Barron’s Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds. As their name suggests, Icelandic sheepdogs originated from Iceland, dating all the way back to the time of the ...

Canaan dog, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi also excel in herding. Bearded Collies, Icelandic Sheepdog, Miniature American Shepherd, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdogs, and ...

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This long-haired dog breed is a true stunner. The Shetland Sheepdogs were once upon a time skilled herding dogs, which were compact Spitz-type breeds similar to today's Icelandic Sheepdog. With ...

A farm in central Massachusetts is doing things the old-fashioned way by using dogs to herd sheep, instead of ATVs.

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