Herding Dog Breeds

Herding dogs are intelligent and responsive, bred to control the movement of livestock. Their trainability and work ethic make them outstanding family dogs.

31 breeds in this group

German Shepherd

Confident · courageous · smart

23–41 kg9–13 yrs

German Shepherd Dog

Confident · Courageous · Smart

10.3–18.5 kg7–10 yrs

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Affectionate · Smart · Alert

11–16 kg12–14 yrs

Shetland Sheepdog

Also known as 'Shelties,' these small herding dogs resemble miniature Collies and are known for their intelligence and trainability

7–11 kg12–15 yrs

Border Collie

Intelligent · athletic · and energetic

14–20 kg12–15 yrs

Australian Shepherd

Smart · work-oriented · and exuberant

18–29 kg12–15 yrs

Miniature American Shepherd

Good-Natured · Intelligent · Devoted

4.1–8.2 kg12–13 yrs

Collie

Devoted · Graceful · Proud

10.3–15.4 kg12–14 yrs

Belgian Malinois

Confident · Smart · Hardworking

8.2–16.5 kg14–16 yrs

Australian Cattle Dog

Alert · Loyal · Protective

16–23 kg12–16 yrs

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Affectionate · Loyal · Smart

5.1–7.8 kg12–15 yrs

Old English Sheepdog

Adaptable · Gentle · Smart

12.3–20.6 kg10–12 yrs

Bouvier des Flandres

Affectionate · Courageous · Strong-Willed

14.4–22.6 kg10–12 yrs

Belgian Tervuren

Courageous · Alert · Intelligent

9.3–15.4 kg12–14 yrs

Beauceron

Gentle · Faithful · Obedient

14.4–22.6 kg10–12 yrs

Belgian Sheepdog

Bright · Watchful · Serious-Minded

9.3–15.4 kg12–14 yrs

Bearded Collie

Smart · Bouncy · Charismatic

9.3–11.3 kg12–14 yrs

Briard

Confident · Smart · Faithful

11.3–20.6 kg12–12 yrs

Berger Picard

Loyal · Good-Natured · Observant

10.3–14.4 kg12–13 yrs

Pumi

Energetic · Lively · Ready to Work

4.5–6 kg12–13 yrs

Spanish Water Dog

Playful but also Work-Oriented. Very Active and Upbeat.

6.4–10.1 kg12–14 yrs

Icelandic Sheepdog

Friendly · Playful · Inquisitive

5.1–6.2 kg12–14 yrs

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Loyal · Smart · Enthusiastic

8.2–13.4 kg11–13 yrs

Puli

Loyal · Smart · Home-Loving

5.1–7.2 kg10–15 yrs

Finnish Lapphund

Friendly · Alert · Agile

6.8–10.9 kg12–15 yrs

Norwegian Buhund

Confident · Smart · Perceptive

5.3–8.2 kg12–15 yrs

Swedish Vallhund

Friendly · Energetic · Watchful

4.1–7.2 kg12–15 yrs

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Confident · Clever · Lively

6.2–10.3 kg12–14 yrs

Canaan Dog

Confident · Alert · Vigilant

7.2–11.3 kg12–15 yrs

Pyrenean Shepherd

Affectionate · Active · Enthusiastic

3.1–6.2 kg12–15 yrs

Bergamasco Sheepdog

Independent · Sociable · Intelligent

11.7–17.3 kg13–15 yrs

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