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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is low to the ground; however they are strong and sturdily built.  Their coat colors range from red, sable, blonde, black, and tan with or without white markings.  The Pembroke Welsh Corgi does not have a tail.  This breed can be traced back to 1107.  The Pembroke Welsh Corgi was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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The Old English Sheepdog is readily recognized with its beautiful profuse coat.  Their coat colors range from any shade of gray, grizzle, blue, blue merle, with white markings.  The breed is believed to be descended from the Scotch Bearded Collie and the Russian Owtchar.  The gait of the Old English Sheepdog is quite unique; they resemble a bear shuffling along.  This breed's body type is best described as square.  The Old English Sheepdog was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888.

Old English Sheepdog

Dogs In The Herding Group

The Norwegian Buhund is part of the class of dogs referred to as Spitz.  A common feature of Spitz class dogs are prick up-ears and curled tails.   This is an energetic working dog; coat colors range from wheaten, pale cream, bright orange, to black.  The breed is from the coastlands of Norway.  The Norwegian Buhund is an old breed; they traveled with Vikings clear back to 900.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Norwegian Buhund in 2009. 

Norwegian Buhund

Dogs In The Herding Group

The Icelandic Sheepdog is playful, friendly, inquisitive, hardy, and agile.  The Icelandic Sheepdog was brought to Iceland by the Vikings; they helped with herding sheep, cattle, and horses.  This breed is Iceland's only native dog; it is also considered to be one of the oldest breeds of dogs.  The Icelandic Sheepdog was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010.

Icelandic Sheepdog

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The German Shepherd Dog has consistently been one of the most popular breeds in the United States.  The breed has often assisted law enforcement and the military.  Black and tan are the most common coat colors.  The German Shepherd Dog was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908.

German Shepherd Dog

Dogs In The Herding Group

The Finnish Lapphund was developed north of the Arctic Circle; the breed has the ability to live and work outside in this very cold environment.  Their coat colors range from black, blonde, brown, and tan; they have a very expressive face often compared to that of a teddy bear.  The Finnish Lapphund was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011.

Finnish Lapphund

Dogs In The Herding Group

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a native of Switzerland.  The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is one of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs; it is also the smallest of the four.  This breed has been used for a very long time by Swiss farmers to move cows in the Alps from one pasture to another.  This breed is active with a high energy level.  The Entlebucher Mountain Dog was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Dogs In The Herding Group

The Collie for many of us brings to mind a familiar name and face, "Lassie."  The Collie is large and active; but their appearance shows their elegance and grace.  This breed is loyal and affectionate.  Their lovely coat can be smooth or rough; with colors ranging from sable and white, tricolor, and blue merle and white.  The Collie has been around for centuries in Scotland and England, mainly used as a drover for cattle and sheep.  The Collie was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.

Collie

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Dogs In The Herding Group

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is low set with a deep chest and moderately heavy boned.  This breed is capable of great speed and endurance.  Their coat colors include red, sable, brindle, black, and blue merle; with white markings.  The Cardigan Welsh Corgi would nip at the feet of cattle to move them along; an impressive feat given their size.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Cardigan Welsh Corgi in 1935. 

Cardigan Welsh Corgi