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What is the difference between a guard dog and a herding dog?

April 26, 2017difference dog guard herding

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What is the difference between a guard dog and a herding dog?

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Guard dogs are large dogs trained to protect sheep from predators such as coyotes and bears. A guard dog will stay with the sheep, and will place itself between the predator and the flock. The smaller herding dogs help the shepherds move and herd the sheep by running around the flock on command.