Many of these breeds like Great Pyrenees and Border Collies are bred to work. Great Pyrenees are often used to protect sheep, goats, and even cows. Border Collies are excellent herding dogs. In fact, some farms will allow Border Collie owners to rent sheep to heard or test their herding instinct.
If you live in a sheep free suburb, you will need to help your pup find another job to keep them in good mental and physical shape. What you don’t want is for your dog to fixate on a task that you don’t like, for example destroying your favorite couch or digging up your landscaping.
If you don’t want to spend hours working out with your pup, you may wish to consider a dog with a more sedentary lifestyle. These breeds come in many sizes, so don’t despair if you were hoping to have a large breed dog. While a lot of dogs that were bred for companionship instead of athleticism are small to medium dogs, these dogs still come in all sizes.
Again, there are exceptions to every rule, so make sure you are taking your dog’s individual needs into consideration but generally speaking, these breeds might be more your speed:
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