Sheepdogs are a huge group of dog breeds. Mostly they serve in guard, shepherd and search services. Long ago these animals protected sheep, lived in mountains and plains, suffered hot heat and cold winters, slept in open space, ran in dense grass and on slippery ice. Not all species of breeds of sheep-dogs have retained their original appearance, but absolutely all of them remained real sheep-dogs.
Virtually all varieties of sheep dogs are divided into specific species that group dogs according to certain standards and types. We are accustomed to associate the sheepdog with a large black and brown specimen, which we call German. But today there are more than forty varieties of sheep dogs. Today we will talk about the frequently encountered breeds.
Species of German Shepherds
There are many subspecies of German shepherds: American, English, Czech, Eastern German, royal. They were all derived by crossing different breeds for use in various activities. The most popular breed is the German Shepherd .
- A variation of the Central Asian Shepherd. The correct name of the Central Asian Shepherd is Turkmen Alabai . They are often found in Central Asia, as well as in the territory between the Ukrainian lands and Siberia. Because of their stamina, the Alabai are considered the best watchmen and guards.
- Varieties of Caucasian Shepherds. Types of Caucasians: Azerbaijani, Georgian, Armenian, Mountain and Steppe. They differ in massiveness and color.
- Varieties of the Belgian Shepherd. Belgian sheepdogs are divided into the following species: malinois (short-haired redhead dog), grunendal (long-haired smooth black specimen), lakenua (dog with zhest hair) and tervenure (similar to grunendal only has bright red color).
Sheepdogs are big, smart, strong animals that have been called by a person to guard homes, look for missing people or lost items. They are easily trained dogs, devoted friends, and in the family they have proven themselves to be kind and sympathetic pets.