Examples Of Herding Dogs (Part 3)
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke): Always nipping at you, corgi puppies are cute as can be until they start connecting with your skin a few times. The corgi is bright enough to learn obedience exercises quickly The key is getting this dog to be consistent, and trainers have had a little trouble with this part. The dogs seem to think they already know the job and go off to do it.
A breed with a lot of initiative, the corgi can be a bit willful and sometimes difficult to housebreak. Then these dogs are good they are fantastic. But when they are bad they are very bad. The standard behavioral issues with this breed tends to lean towards dominance aggression.
Puli: As a puppy the Puli is strong and bright. They are usually very clear in the mind, super in obedience, and often great in agility. If you like dog sports, you have a great partner here. Bred to herd sheep by jumping on their backs, they are bold little guys.
The problems they face seem to revolve around possessive aggression, but trainers have also seen dominance aggression in this breed as well so it would be ideal for a first-time owner to have training experience or at least hire an obedience trainer for this breed.
Border Collie: If you have the time, space, and energy to devote to a border collie, then this is a truly engaging dog. It is rare to find a breed that possesses the continuity of the border collie. It is extremely rare to see a border collie that was difficult to train - maybe a few high-strung and stubborn individuals, but never a slow learner.
He is not a city dog and exercise is a necessity for this breed. Ownership requires this commitment. New border owners are well advised to "keep them busy, keep them entertained, or else they will destroy your house."
Bouvier Des Flandres: The Bouvier is a large dog originally bred for carting. Trainers have consistently found them to be easily trained. The inclination toward protection training is evident from the working bloodlines. The overall behavior from show bloodlines is generally soft and wonderful, and obedience tends to be easily learned. This is not a breed for the first time owner because they are large and strong willed. A skillful handler though will enjoy the Bouvier.