Category: Pastoral
Country of Origin: Italy Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium to Large Temperament: Loyal, calm, intelligent, independent, patient Exercise Requirements: Moderate – requires around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, outdoor play, and opportunities for mental stimulation; enjoys purposeful work but is not overly demanding Typical Lifespan: 13–15 years Grooming Needs: Low – […]
Country of Origin: Belgium Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium to Large Temperament: Intelligent, loyal, alert, sensitive, energetic Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily activity including walks, structured training, and mentally stimulating work such as obedience, agility, or herding Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – long, dense […]
Country of Origin: Belgium Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium to Large Temperament: Energetic, intelligent, alert, loyal, driven Exercise Requirements: Very high – requires at least 2 hours of physical and mental stimulation daily including structured training, work-based tasks, agility, obedience, or protection sports Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: Low to moderate – short, dense […]
Country of Origin: Belgium Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium to Large Temperament: Alert, intelligent, loyal, protective, reserved Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily exercise including structured play, training, and active walks; benefits greatly from mental stimulation and purpose-driven work Typical Lifespan: 10–14 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – rough, […]
Country of Origin: Belgium Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium to Large Temperament: Intelligent, alert, loyal, protective, energetic Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily physical and mental activity, including walks, structured training, and dog sports such as obedience or agility Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – long, […]
Beauceron Country of Origin: France Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Large Temperament: Loyal, intelligent, confident, calm, protective Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily physical and mental activity including walks, obedience training, and purposeful work such as herding or dog sports Typical Lifespan: 10–12 years Grooming Needs: Low to moderate […]
Country of Origin: Scotland Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium Temperament: Lively, affectionate, intelligent, playful, alert Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily activity including walks, play, and mentally engaging activities such as training or dog sports Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: High – long, shaggy double coat needs […]
Country of Origin: United States (despite the name) Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium Temperament: Energetic, intelligent, affectionate, loyal, alert Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily activity including walks, runs, structured play, training, and mentally engaging tasks such as agility, herding, or obedience work Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming […]
Country of Origin: Australia Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Medium Temperament: Energetic, intelligent, loyal, alert, independent Exercise Requirements: High – requires at least 1.5 to 2 hours of daily activity including walks, off-lead play, herding games, and mentally stimulating tasks such as obedience or agility Typical Lifespan: 12–15 years Grooming Needs: Low to moderate – short, […]
Country of Origin: Turkey Breed Group: Pastoral Size: Large to Giant Temperament: Independent, protective, calm, loyal, intelligent Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – requires 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, secure off-lead time, and mentally stimulating tasks; thrives when given a purpose Typical Lifespan: 11–13 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – dense double […]