5025 x 3363 px | 42,5 x 28,5 cm | 16,8 x 11,2 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
31. Januar 2008
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A sheepdog is a type of domestic dog whose original purpose was to herd or guard sheep. Sheep dogs are just one category of pastoral dogs. Man first trained sheep dogs to herd and guard his flocks thousands of years ago. This was a remarkable achievement, considering the fact that sheep would have been its natural prey. Man was able to mold them for the special task of tending sheep and to act on the sound of a whistle or by voice command for his advantage.[1][2] Historically, Herding dogs work alongside the Livestock guardian dog who shows no interest in herding. Some breeds such as the Australian Shepherd were valued on the open range for their ability to herd and protect their charges from predators.[3] Many sheep dogs are now kept as domestic pets or companion dogs. These dogs are very active and intelligent and require both physical and mental exercise which should be considered carefully before purchasing one as a companion dog. Sheep dog breeds such as Australian Kelpies and Border Collies are also popular for cattle work and cattle dog trials. Australian Cattle Dogs are not used for cattle dog trials, though, as they are primarily a heeling dog.