Herding Dog Breeds
Discover 21 dog breeds categorized as herding. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Australian Cattle Dog
Cautious, Energetic, Loyal, Obedient, Protective, Brave
Australian Kelpie
Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Funny, Smart, Playful, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Brave, Curious, Athletic, Herding Dog, Loves Water, Dog Tested, Good with other Dogs, Couch, Protective, Food Guarding, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Good with Dogs, Heartworm Positive Treatment Completed, Needs Active Lifestyle, Quiet, Medium Energy, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Dignified, Used To Temperment Test Dogs, Loves Dogs Cats And People, Dog Friendly, Potty Trained, Social Butterfly, Medium Dog, Loves kisses, Adventurous, LOVES ALL DOGS, Good with Children twelve and Younger
Australian Shepherd
Good-natured, Affectionate, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Couch, Protective, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Adult full grown estimate Medium twenty six fifty lbs, Spayed Neutered, Location CT, Good with Dogs, Adult full grown estimate Small zero twenty five lbs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Active and Playful, Available Soon, Crate Trained, Foster Needed, Goofy Big Personality, Loves, Spayed, Microchipped, Funny, Quiet, Brave, Independent
Verenigde Staten
Bearded Collie
Self-confidence, Hardy, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Athletic, Curious, Smart, Quirky, Energetic, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Loves, Protective
Beauceron
Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Protective, Calm, Friendly, Affectionate, Loves, Smart, Playful, Loyal, Crate Trained, Gentle, Cuddle Machine, Brave, Protective, Dignified, Athletic, Independent, Funny, Loves Kisses, Curious, Loves kisses
Belgian Malinois
Watchful, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Confident, Hard-working, Active, Protective
Belgian Tervuren
Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Attentive, Protective
Belgium
Border Collie
Tenacious, Keen, Energetic, Responsive, Alert, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Brave, Independent, Truly Incredible, Sweet, Confident, Loyal, Gentle, Couch, Happy, Goofy, Kind, Silly, Active, Child Friendly, Dog friendly, Snuggly, Bright, Loving, Dignified, Quiet, Protective
Bouvier des Flandres
Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Intelligent, Familial, Rational, Not Yet Evaluated, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Funny, Independent, Protective, Smart, Dignified, Energetic
Briard
Fearless, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Affectionate, Devoted, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Active, Fenced Yard Needed, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Curious, Loves, Playful, Smart, Loyal, Sweet, Happy, Loves Treats, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Dog door trained, Good with men, Good with women, Brave, Funny, Gentle, Quiet, Housebroken, Kennel Trained, Cat friendly, Prefers Female Dogs Only, Prefers older children, Spayed Neutered, Dog Friendly, Heartworm Negative, Couch, Independent, Energy Moderate, Okay in Apartment or Condo, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Shy, Protective, Fenced yard physical, Adult Only Home Preferred, Fearful Shy, Needs Calm Home
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energetic, Inquisitive, Independent, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Gentle, Athletic, Good with Dogs, Loyal, Quiet, Loves Other Dogs, Loves To Play, Curious, Brave, Shy, Loves Treats, Gentle and Friendly, Available for Transfer Texas, Spayed Neutered, Dignified, Independent, Crate Trained, Leash Trained, Likes Toys, Enjoys Fetch, Eager To Please, Loves kisses
Verenigde Staten
Finnish Lapphund
Friendly, Keen, Faithful, Calm, Courageous, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Brave, Curious, Funny, Athletic, Loves Kisses, Friendly, Independent, High Energy, Easily Trainable, Talkative
German Shepherd Dog
Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Curious, Confident, Intelligent, Watchful, Courageous, Affectionate, Gentle, Brave, Curious, Funny, Playful, Friendly, Athletic, Loyal, Smart, Loves, Dignified, Independent
Germany
Miniature American Shepherd
Energetic, Loyal, Intelligent, Trainable
Verenigde Staten
Old English Sheepdog
Sociable, Bubbly, Playful, Adaptable, Intelligent, Loving, Brave, Funny, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, Dignified, Loves, Loyal, Quiet, Shy Lacks Confidence But Will Improve, Treat Motivated, Crate Trained, Eager to Please, Housebroken, Intelligent, Likes Kids, Likes Other Dogs, Hypoallergenic, Obedient, Walks Well on Leash, Rides Well in Car, Dog Friendly, Cat Friendly, Independent, Protective, Couch, Gentle and Friendly, Curious, Sweet, Loves Her Person, Kid Friendly, Shy, Small Animal Friendly
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Tenacious, Outgoing, Friendly, Bold, Playful, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Quiet, Curious, Shy, Independent, Couch Potato, Athletic, Couch potato
Puli
Energetic, Agile, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Affectionate, Athletic, Gentle, Playful, Independent, Loves Cats, Friendly
Vengriya
Pumi
Lively, Reserved, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Vocal
Vengriya
Shetland Sheepdog
Affectionate, Lively, Responsive, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Trainable, Strong
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Swedish Vallhund
Fearless, Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Watchful, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Quiet
About Herding Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as herding. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the herding category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to herding
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Herding Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Kelpie, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Beauceron.
Finding the Right Herding Dog
When considering a herding dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.