January 3, 2011
HERDING HIGHLIGHTS Several people have requested an album showcasing herding photographs. So I have culled the images I like best. Here are dogs herding sheep, cattle, and ducks (!). The breeds include the monarchs of the herders, Border Collies, the spectacular Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds (the all black dog), the Briard, Pembroke and Cardigan Corgies, and the amazing little Blue and Red Heelers (Australian Cattle dogs) moving animals a hundred times their weight, actually nipping their heels (hence “Heeler). I’ve included images depicting the famous Border Collie “stare,” which appears to exert more power over sheep than a bite, as well as the fearlessness of Aussies herding giant Black Angus cattle before transitioning to quiet, subtle herding of ducks who truly believe the dogs want to kill them.

HERDING HIGHLIGHTS

Several people have requested an album showcasing herding photographs. So I have culled the images I like best. Here are dogs herding sheep, cattle, and ducks (!). The breeds include the monarchs of the herders, Border Collies, the spectacular Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds (the all black dog), the Briard, Pembroke and Cardigan Corgies, and the amazing little Blue and Red Heelers (Australian Cattle dogs) moving animals a hundred times their weight, actually nipping their heels (hence “Heeler). I’ve included images depicting the famous Border Collie “stare,” which appears to exert more power over sheep than a bite, as well as the fearlessness of Aussies herding giant Black Angus cattle before transitioning to quiet, subtle herding of ducks who truly believe the dogs want to kill them.

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