What sheepdogs are there?

Shepherd is a kind of dog widely used for herding sheep. Their main task is to drive and protect the sheep. This kind of dog is usually smart, brave, loyal, excellent in sports and hearing, gentle in personality and strong in willingness to receive training.

In modern society, because they are smart, loyal and docile, people increasingly like to keep them as family pets and become one of the most popular varieties.

2. Common sheepdog breeds

There are many different sheepdog breeds in the world, such as Border Shepherd, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Du Binquan and so on.

Among them, German shepherd is one of the most popular breeds, with good working ability, smart mind and keen sense of smell. Border collie is also a common collie, which is often used in police, army and rescue departments. It has excellent training ability and keen insight.

3. Shepherd dogs with regional characteristics

In addition to common breeds, there are some regional sheepdogs, such as Welsh Ke Jiquan, Scottish Shepherd, Spanish Shepherd and Turkish Shepherd.

Ke Jiquan is a short but energetic dog, which is often used to drive cattle or track rabbits. Turkish shepherd dog is an ancient breed with firm belief and loyal quality, which was used to protect families and sheep in the past.

4. How to keep a sheepdog as a pet?

If you want to keep a sheepdog as a pet, you need to pay attention to the following points:

Consider your family environment first, because many sheepdogs need a lot of outdoor space.

Secondly, understand the breed characteristics and behavior of sheepdogs, so as to better train and take care of them.

Finally, provide enough physical and psychological stimulation for sheepdogs, such as providing enough exercise and social opportunities to help them stay healthy and happy.