The 12 Best Cattle Dog Breeds

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Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd: US ranch dog, intelligent, energetic, herds various animals (dogs, cats, birds, kids), not for sedentary lifestyle.

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Bearded Collie

Bearded Collies: lively, smart, and energetic Scottish dogs with shaggy coats. Great for families, love to play, need mental/physical stimulation.

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Belgian Malinois

Belgian Malinois: loyal, hardworking, athletic. Form strong bonds, need human companionship. Perfect for farm work, happiest in fields with owners.

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Bergamasco Sheepdog

Bergamasco: unique dreadlocks, ideal cattle dogs, hardy in cold weather, intelligent and loyal, great with kids.

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Border Collie

Border Collie: Exceptional herding skills, intelligent, devoted to owners. Reserved with strangers, requires extensive exercise. High energy.

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi: ideal cattle breed with loving temperament, agile despite short legs, great for families, outdoorsy. Adorable appearance.

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Finnish Lapphund

Finnish Lapphund: Hardy herding dog with thick coat, loyal but wary of strangers. Recognized by AKC in 2011.

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German Shepherds

German Shepherds: versatile, intelligent, loyal. Originally herding dogs, now popular for guarding, police work, and as family pets.

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Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdogs: expert herders with shaggy coats, strength, intelligence, and playfulness. Great family pets and guard dogs, love human companions.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgis: Small but mighty herding dogs. Athletic, fearless, and loving. Popular worldwide. Independent-minded in training.

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Pyrenean Shepherd

Active, tough herding breed from France and Spain. Comes in rough and smooth varieties. Excellent herders, loyal to owners.

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Shetland Sheepdog

Sheltie: Scottish herding breed, intelligent, hardworking. Often mistaken for Border Collie. Family-friendly, reserved with strangers.

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