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The Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog

Dog

The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...

breed

Dog breed

Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic dogs, which are all of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris, having characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans, bred from a known foundation stock....

s consisting of Sheepdogs

Livestock guardian dog

A livestock guardian dog is a domesticated canine used to defend livestock against predators. LGDs are commonly referred to as "sheep dogs" since they most often have guarded flocks of sheep, but most are capable of guarding other species of livestock. They are classified as pastoral dogs...

and Cattle dogs, except for Swiss Cattle Dogs

Swiss mountain dog

Sennenhund, called Swiss mountain dogs or Swiss Cattle Dogs in English, are a type of dog originating in the Swiss Alps. The Sennenhund are farm dogs of the general molosser type. There are four breeds of Sennenhund, all sharing a unique tricolour coat, heavy build, and a calm temperament. The...

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The Fédération Cynologique Internationale

Fédération Cynologique Internationale

Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...

(FCI) additionally divides groups into subgroups, which the other main English-speaking kennel clubs do not. The FCI Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs Group is made up of two different sections:

Section 1 : Sheepdogs
Livestock guardian dog
A livestock guardian dog is a domesticated canine used to defend livestock against predators. LGDs are commonly referred to as "sheep dogs" since they most often have guarded flocks of sheep, but most are capable of guarding other species of livestock. They are classified as pastoral dogs...
Section 2 : Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs
Swiss mountain dog
Sennenhund, called Swiss mountain dogs or Swiss Cattle Dogs in English, are a type of dog originating in the Swiss Alps. The Sennenhund are farm dogs of the general molosser type. There are four breeds of Sennenhund, all sharing a unique tricolour coat, heavy build, and a calm temperament. The...

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The FCI sorts the breeds in the group by section and country of origin as follows:

Section 1 : Sheepdogs

1. Australia
- Australian Kelpie
  Australian Kelpie
  The Kelpie is an Australian sheep dog successful at mustering and droving with little or no command guidance. They are medium-sized dogs and come in a variety of colours...
2. Belgium
- Belgian Sheepdog
  - a) Groenendael
  - b) Laekenois
  - c) Malinois
    Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
    The Belgian Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Malinois is recognized in the United States under the name Belgian Malinois...
  - d) Tervueren
3. Czechoslovakia
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
  Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
  The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a relatively new breed of dog that traces its original lineage to an experiment conducted in 1955 in Czechoslovakia...
4. Croatia
- Croatian Sheepdog
  Croatian Sheepdog
  -Appearance:The Croatian sheepdog is a weatherproof, adaptable breed. They are of low to medium height and the base color is always black, although there may be very small patches of white on its chest and/or toes....
5. Germany
- German Shepherd Dog
  German Shepherd Dog
  The German Shepherd Dog , also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog...
6. Spain
- Majorca Shepherd Dog
  Majorca Shepherd Dog
  The Majorca Shepherd Dog is a domesticated breed of dog, used in the Balearic Islands of Spain, both for guarding sheep and as a general purpose farm dog. It is a medium sized dog with black fur or black with white markings on its chest...
- Catalan Sheepdog
  Catalan Sheepdog
  The Catalan sheepdog is a breed of Catalan pyrenean dog used as a sheepdog. The dog is bred in Europe, especially in Catalonia, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.-Appearance:...
7. France
- Beauceron
  Beauceron
  The Beauceron is a guard dog and herding dog breed falling into the working dog category whose origins lie in the plains of Northern France. The Beauceron is also known as Berger de Beauce or Bas Rouge .-Appearance:This breed stands 61 to 70 cm in height and weighs 30 to 45 kg The...
- Briard
  Briard
  The Briard is a large breed of dog, one of many herding breeds. The Briard has been known for some centuries. Charlemagne, Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson, and Lafayette all owned Briards. This ancient sheep guard and herder has also been used by the French Army as a sentry, messenger, and to search for...
- Berger Picard
- Pyrenean Shepherd
  Pyrenean Shepherd
  The Pyrenean Shepherd is a medium-small breed of dog native to the Pyrenees mountains in southern France and northern Spain, bred since at least medieval times for herding livestock, especially sheep...
8. Great Britain
- Bearded Collie
  Bearded Collie
  The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion....
- Border Collie
  Border Collie
  The Border Collie is a herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep. It is the most widespread of the collie breeds....
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi
  Cardigan Welsh Corgi
  The Cardigan Welsh corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh corgis that originated in Wales, the other being the Pembroke Welsh corgi. It is one of the oldest herding breeds.-Characteristics:...
- Old English Sheepdog
  Old English Sheepdog
  The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog which was developed in England from early herding types of dog. The Old English Sheepdog has very long fur covering the face and eyes...
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
  Pembroke Welsh Corgi
  The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a herding dog breed, which originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds known as Welsh Corgi: the other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The corgi is one of the smallest dogs in the Herding Group. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are famed for being the preferred breed...
- Rough Collie
  Rough Collie
  The Rough Collie is a long coated breed of medium to large size dog that in its original form was a type of collie used and bred for herding in Scotland. Originating in the 1800's, it is now well known through the works of author Albert Payson Terhune, and through the Lassie novel, movies, and...
- Shetland Sheepdog
  Shetland Sheepdog
  The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog.They are small to medium dogs, and come in a variety of colors, such as sable/white, tri-color, and blue merle. They are vocal, excitable, energetic dogs who are always willing to please and work hard...
- Smooth Collie
  Smooth Collie
  The Smooth Collie is a breed of dog developed originally for herding. It is a short-coated version of the Rough Collie of Lassie fame. Some breed organisations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed.-History:...
9. Italy
- Bergamasco Shepherd
- Maremma Sheepdog
  Maremma Sheepdog
  The Maremma Sheepdog, in Italian Cane da pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, usually referred to as just Maremmano, is a breed of livestock guardian dog indigenous to central Italy, particularly to Abruzzo and the Maremma region of Tuscany and Lazio. It has been used for centuries by Italian shepherds to...
10. Hungary
- Komondor
  Komondor
  The Komondor is a large, white-colored Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat....
- Kuvasz
  Kuvasz
  The Kuvasz is a dog breed of ancient Hungarian origin. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts. It has historically been used to guard livestock, but has been increasingly found in homes as a pet over the last seventy years....
- Puli
  Puli
  The Puli is a medium-big breed of Hungarian herding and livestock guarding dog known for its long, corded coat. The tight curls of the coat, similar to dreadlocks, make it virtually waterproof. A similar looking, but much larger Hungarian dog breed is called Komondor.- Appearance :The Puli is a...
- Pumi
  Pumi (dog)
  The Pumi is a medium-small terrier-type breed of sheep dog from Hungary.-History:The Pumi has been used as a "general farm dog", shepherding not only sheep but also cows and pigs, and also for catching small rodents. It originated in the 17th or 18th century, when shepherding terriers were brought...
- Mudi
  Mudi
  The Mudi is a rare herding breed of dog from Hungary.- Appearance :Mudis usually weigh and stand high at the withers. The coat is medium wavy or curly, with short hair on the face and legs. The accepted colors are black, ash, brown, white, fawn, and black merle...
11. The Netherlands
- Dutch Shepherd Dog
  Dutch Shepherd Dog
  The Dutch Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog. The breed is an old herding breed of Dutch origin. In the old days shepherds and farmers needed a versatile dog, a jack-of-all-trades, with few demands and adapted to the harsh and meager existence of that time....
- Saarloos Wolfdog
- Dutch Schapendoes
  Schapendoes
  The Schapendoes or Dutch Sheepdog, is a breed of dog originating in the Netherlands. The Schapendoes was originally a herding dog and general farm dog, but today also participates in dog sports such as agility and flyball.-History:...
12. Poland
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog
  Polish Lowland Sheepdog
  The Polish Lowland Sheepdog , is a medium sized, shaggy-coated, sheep dog breed native to Poland.-Appearance:The PON is a muscular, thick-coated dog. The double coat can be of any color or pattern; white, gray, and brown are most common, with black, gray, or brown markings. It is common for colors...
- Tatra Shepherd Dog
13. Portugal
- Portuguese Sheepdog
14. Slovakia
- Slovakian Chuvach
15. Russia
- South Russian Shepherd Dog
16. United States of America
- Australian Shepherd
  Australian Shepherd
  The Australian shepherd is a breed of herding dog that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not originate in Australia They acquired their name because some of the Australian sheepdogs arrived in the United States with...

Section 2 : Cattle Dogs

1. Australia
- Australian Cattle Dog
  Australian Cattle Dog
  The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. In the 19th century, New South Wales cattle farmer Thomas Hall crossed the dogs used by drovers in his parents' home county, Northumberland, with...
- Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
  Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
  The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a bobtailed, medium sized breed of dog. The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog was developed in Australia to herd cattle, and descends from crosses between European herding dogs and the Australian dingo.- Appearance :...
  
  (Provisionally Accepted)
2. Belgium/France
- Bouvier des Ardennes
  Bouvier des Ardennes
  Bouvier des Ardennes is a rare dog breed originated in Belgium.- Appearance :The Bouvier De Ardennes can come in any color except white. It is usually found in brindled or peppered variety. It has medium length, coarse, wiry hair, with a "beard" and "eyebrows". This dog is naturally tailless and...
- Bouvier des Flandres
  Bouvier des Flandres
  The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog breed originating in Flanders. They were originally used for general farm work including cattle droving, sheep herding, and cart pulling, and nowadays as guard dogs and police dogs, as well as being kept as pets. The French name of the breed means,...

Section 1 : Sheepdogs

Section 2 : Cattle Dogs

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