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Their bark has been called hound-like [9] and has been compared to the firing of a machine gun. [5] A fast dog with high endurance, [1] the Bedlington Terrier is just as quick in water as it is on land, and their swimming speed rivals that of the Newfoundland. [9] Bedlington Terriers "have pace enough to keep up with the ordinary speed of a horse."
Also hogget, old-season lamb, teg. Sheepdog or shepherd dog – a dog used to move and control sheep, often very highly trained. Other types of dog may be used just to guard sheep (see livestock guarding dog), and these are sometimes also called sheepdogs. See also eye dog and huntaway. Sheep – the species, or members of it
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog that emerged in England from early types of herding dog. Other names for the breed include Shepherd's Dog and bob-tailed sheep-dog. [1] The nickname Bob-tail (or Bobtail) originates from how dogs of the breed traditionally had their tails docked.
Lambs are sheep younger than 12 months old. While sheep are 12 months and older. Female adult sheep are called ewes, while adult males are called rams. Size is another big difference, which makes ...
The dogs work in groups; three or four dogs are an adequate defense against wolves and stray dogs. Their function is mostly one of dissuasion, actual physical combat with the predator being relatively rare. [19] Nevertheless, working dogs may be fitted with a roccale (or vreccale), a spiked iron collar which protects the neck in combat. [19]
A herding dog, also known as a stock dog or working dog, is a type of dog that either has been trained in herding livestock or belongs to one of the breeds that were developed for herding. A dog specifically trained to herd sheep is known as a sheep dog or shepherd dog, and one trained to herd cattle is known as a cattle dog or cow dog.
This imagery often draws parallels to the Christian faith, where the lamb is a sacred symbol of Christ's sacrifice and redemption. However, lamb (or sheep) tattoos are not limited to that one meaning.
A sheep dog or sheepdog is generally a dog or breed of dogs historically used in connection with the raising of sheep. These include livestock guardian dogs used to guard sheep and other livestock and herding dogs used to move, manage and control sheep and other livestock.