ANSC 1001 Study Guide - Final Guide: Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie, Rough Collie
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Herding dog breeds: breeds that are recognized for their remarkable ability to control the movements of other animals. Specifically, livestock: were once members of the working dog group. Given own class by the akc in 1983: the australian shepherd. Microphthalmia/spina bifida are risks with this breed. Intelligent & w/ excellent herding instincts: the australian cattle dog. Heeler refers to nipping at the heels of cattle. Mottled blue with black, blue, or tan markings or. Mottled red with or without dark red patches. Descends from a line of dogs in scotland. Classic shiny black, medium-sized dogs, white tipped tail/white ruff around the neck. Brown, blue, red, or blue merle, and tri-colored. Short, slick coats or flowing skirts: the collie. Sable hue or black white and tan or blue merle. Ears that are 2/3 erect (top third folded forward) Shaggy, come in blue, black, brown, and fawn, with or without a white muzzle, ruff, feet, and tail top.
