Affectionate, Active, Enthusiastic
These tough, lean, and lively herders, famous for their vigorous and free-flowing movement, come in two coat varieties: rough-faced and smooth-faced. Roughs have profuse, โwindsweptโ hair above the muzzle and a generally harsh coat; smooths have short facial hair, a finer-textureโฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
Long coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder โ daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 1 โ Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized