Cardigan Welsh Corgi Group 5: Working DogsHeight: 25 – 30 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Cattle drivingLifespan: 12 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. About This Breed There are two completely different breeds of Welsh Corgi – the Cardigan and the Pembroke. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is the original […]
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Swedish Vallhund Group 5: Working DogsHeight: 31 – 35 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: HerdingLifespan: 14 – 16 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. About This Breed A member of the Arctic Spitz family, the Vallhund was bred as a herding dog. They almost became extinct but in the mid-20th century […]
Swedish Lapphund Group 5: Working dogsHeight: Male: 45 – 51 cmFemale: 40 – 46 cm Energy Level: Moderate – highOriginal Function: HerdingLifespan: 9 – 15 years (average 12-13 years) Recommended for: Active people & families. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Swedish Lapphund was used in the […]
Shetland Sheepdog Group 5: Working DogsHeight: 33 – 41 cm Energy Level: HighOriginal Function: HerdingLifespan: 12 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. About This Breed The Shetland Sheepdog has been developed over the centuries on the Shetland Islands, where they were used for herding sheep. They are extremely intelligent […]
Polish Lowland Sheepdog Group 1: Working DogsHeight: Male: 43 – 52 cmFemale: 40 – 46 cm Energy Level: Very active but not hyperOriginal Function: HerdingLifespan: 10 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, also known as […]
Old English Sheepdog Group 5: Working DogsHeight: Min. 52 cm Energy Level: AverageOriginal Function: Herding/GuardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Dedicated people/families. About This Breed The Old English Sheepdog is believed to have evolved from the Bearded Collie in the 19th century. In order to be exempt from English […]
Norwegian Buhund Group 5: Working DogsHeight: 42 – 45 cm Energy Level: Very highOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 13 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. Note: Not many in Australia About This Breed This breed is closely related to the Norwegian Elkhound. “Budhund” means farm dog in Norwegian and […]
Maremma Sheepdog Group 5: Working DogsHeight: 60 – 74 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 9 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Working homes. Experienced handlers/families. About This Breed The Maremma’s origins are from Italy where they were developed for the principal function of doing pastoral work. They were used to […]
Hungarian Kuvasz Group 5: Working DogsHeight: Male: 71 – 76 cm Female: 66 – 70cmWeight: Male: 48 – 62 kgFemale: 37 – 50 kg Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: Guarding, huntingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Experienced dog handlers. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Kuvasz […]
Komondor Group 5: Working DogsHeight: Minimum Male: 70 cm Female: 65 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: GuardingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Working homes, active people and families. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed The Komondor is known as the King of the Hungarian livestock guarding dogs, […]