Average Size Varies with breed Life Span 10 to 16 years with proper care, depending on breed Diet Most dogs will do well on any of the premium dog foods available; match food to size and life stage; treats should not exceed 10% of total diet; table scraps are not recommended.
Clean, fresh, de-chlorinated water changed daily.Feeding Feed puppies 3-5 times daily, adult dogs 1-2 times daily; follow recommendations on manufacturer’s label as a guideline and discuss your pet’s individual feeding needs with your vet\Feed large, deep-chested dogs 2-3 smaller meals a day to help avoid Gastric Dilitation and Volvulus Syndrome, commonly known as bloat, a serious condition that causes food to be trapped in the stomach Housing Pack animals by nature, dogs view their human family as part of their pack and should be allowed to interact with human pack members as much as possible Choose a dog that matches your housing constraints; large, active dogs are not suited for apartment living; provide a indoor crate and properly train the dog on crate useLeaving dogs outdoors unsupervised is not recommended; an appropriate sized fenced yard,weather-appropriate shelter, food and water are a must if a dog must be kept outdoors; tie outs should only be used for temporary arrangements and a tied dog should not be left unattended Australian Cattle Dog –Also known as Blue (or Red) Heelers, these dogs were developed in Australia to help herd sheep and cattle over long distances. Their nickname, Heeler, refers to their herding style of nipping cattle or sheep on the heels to get them moving Collie – The beloved “Lassie” collies are known world-wide for beautiful coats, sunny dispositions, and extreme intelligence; well-bred collies excel in the obedience ring and in family homes; they come in long (or rough) and short (or smooth) coated versions German Shepherd Dog – The epitome of the police or soldier dog, Shepherds are known for ruggedness, intelligence, and fierce loyalty
Old English Sheepdog – Truly the clowns of the dog world, Old English, or “Bobtails”, are
merry, playful balls of extensive fur that love people, play, and water; their heavy, thick coat requires a serious grooming commitment, and their playful, puppy-like attitude, combined with their large size, requires a serious training commitment ShetlandSheepdog– Take the beauty, brains and loyalty of the collie, shrink it down to a
third of the size, and you have a Sheltie; known for being vocal, Shelties require the same grooming and training commitments as larger look-a-likes Welsh Corgi – Strong and brave enough to herd the largest stock, the Corgi is also low-slung and smart; Corgis come in two varieties: the Cardigan and the Pembroke, although there are several differences between the two, the most obvious lies in the tail; Cardigans have one,
and Pembrokes do not Normal Behavior and Interaction Have been developed to work independently or in close partnership with the owner Obedience training is a must; also need mental stimulation such as tracking, agility, flyball, etc.
Herding DogsIncludes Collie, Old English Sheepdog, German Shepherd