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WORKING DOGS

Bearded Collie Polish Lowland

HEIGHT 20–22in (51–56cm) Sandy Black Sheepdog
WEIGHT 44–55lb (20–25kg) Red-brown
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years Blue
HEIGHT 17–20in (42–50cm) Any color
WEIGHT 31–35lb (14–16kg)
Until the middle of the 20th century the Bearded Collie was LIFE SPAN 12–15 years
familiar only in Scotland and the north of England, where it
was valued as a sheepdog. Now widely appreciated for its attractive Bred to work on the plainlands of Northern Europe as a herder and
appearance, compact size, and gentle nature, this breed has a guard dog, this delightfully shaggy dog is both rugged and agile.
great appeal as a pet. However, it is more likely to enjoy the The breed has brains as well as brawn and responds readily to
space of a rural home than a compact urban environment. training for a variety of purposes. Exercise and grooming
Long should be high on its owner’s agenda.
mustache Long hair falls
Long on muzzle Black and tan over eyes
Arched outer coat Thick, long, fluffy
eyebrows do Slate-gray coat, fades with age
not cover eyes
Heart-shaped,
Large drop ears
nose hidden by hair

Blunt
White muzzle
collar
Oval-
shaped
Toes hairy
between pads feet

Dutch Schapendoes South Russian

HEIGHT 16–20in (40–50cm) Any color Shepherd Dog
WEIGHT 26–44lb (12–20kg)
LIFE SPAN 13–14 years
HEIGHT 24–26in (62–65cm) Ashen gray
WEIGHT 106–110lb (48–50kg) Straw
Swift, tireless, and intelligent, this breed is the perfect natural LIFE SPAN 9–11 years Yellow and white
sheep herder. Moving as if on springs, a working Dutch
Schapendoes can run at high speed and bound lightly over This big sheepdog from the Russian steppes was bred not to round
almost any obstacle in its path. The breed has the temperament up flocks but to guard them against fierce predators. Quick to react,
to make a good companion but will not thrive without activity. naturally dominant, and highly protective, this breed, also known
as the Ovtcharka (sheep herder in Russian), needs
an owner who can establish authority early on.
Heavily feathered, Long topknot of hair
long tail partially covers eyes
Full mustache Long, dense
and beard coat with
coarse texture
Elongated head
with broad
forehead

Triangular,
drop ears
Black and Abundant,
white slightly White Feet covered
wavy coat with long
hair

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