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.
33 breeds in this group
German Shepherd
Confident · courageous · smart
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Affectionate · Smart · Alert
Shetland Sheepdog
Also known as 'Shelties,' these small herding dogs resemble miniature Collies and are known for their intelligence and trainability
Border Collie
Intelligent · athletic · and energetic
Australian Shepherd
Smart · work-oriented · and exuberant
Miniature American Shepherd
Good-Natured · Intelligent · Devoted
Collie
Devoted · Graceful · Proud
Belgian Malinois
Confident · Smart · Hardworking
Australian Cattle Dog
Alert · Loyal · Protective
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Affectionate · Loyal · Smart
Old English Sheepdog
Adaptable · Gentle · Smart
Bouvier des Flandres
Affectionate · Courageous · Strong-Willed
Belgian Tervuren
Courageous · Alert · Intelligent
Beauceron
Gentle · Faithful · Obedient
Belgian Sheepdog
Bright · Watchful · Serious-Minded
Bearded Collie
Smart · Bouncy · Charismatic
Briard
Confident · Smart · Faithful
Berger Picard
Loyal · Good-Natured · Observant
Pumi
Energetic · Lively · Ready to Work
Spanish Water Dog
Playful but also Work-Oriented. Very Active and Upbeat.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Friendly · Playful · Inquisitive
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Loyal · Smart · Enthusiastic
Puli
Loyal · Smart · Home-Loving
Finnish Lapphund
Friendly · Alert · Agile
Norwegian Buhund
Confident · Smart · Perceptive
Swedish Vallhund
Friendly · Energetic · Watchful
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Confident · Clever · Lively
Canaan Dog
Confident · Alert · Vigilant
Pyrenean Shepherd
Affectionate · Active · Enthusiastic
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Independent · Sociable · Intelligent
Lancashire Heeler
Affectionate · Versatile · Intelligent
Belgian Laekenois
Affectionate · Alert · Intelligent
Mudi
Loyal · Intelligent · Active