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The breed has been imported to the US state of Oregon, as participants in an experiment to document the introduction and effect of "bigger" and "bolder" breeds – than so-called "white dogs", i.e. the Great Pyrenees, Akbash and Maremma Sheepdog – as a deterrent to predation by wolves. This occurred in large part because of the reintroduction ...
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Often used as hunting dogs as well as farm dogs, this breed is known for being highly intelligent and athletic. They need plenty of exercise and so are well suited to the open spaces on farms. 12.
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.
A hunting dog is a canine that hunts with or for hunters. There are several different types of hunting dog developed for various tasks and purposes. The major categories of hunting dog include hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Further distinctions within these categories can be made, based upon the dog's skills and capabilities.
The standardised appearance for which the Castro Laboreiro Dog has been bred is somewhat wolf-like in outline. It is a large dog, but not oversize. Height should not be above 60 cm (24 in) at the withers and weight should not be more than 40 kg (88 lbs); females somewhat smaller.
The research found that 5% of Ohio’s adults, about 500,000 individuals, participate in hunting, with 91% of those hunters taking part in deer hunting. ztuggle@gannett.com 419-564-3508
The Sennenhunds, especially the two larger breeds, began to disappear in the 1800s with the decline in need for butcher's dogs and carting dogs. The efforts of Alpine geologist and indigenous Swiss dog breeds advocate Albert Heim (1849-1937) brought various examples of Sennenhunds to an International Dog Show in 1908.