Basque Shepherd Dog

Basque Shepherd Dog
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The breed originated in Spain in the 17th century as a cattle/shepherding breed that easily became a warming companion. The Basque Shepherd dog is relatively rare outside of Spain as well.

Basque Shepherd Dog Breed information
Basque Shepherd Dog profile
Other names Euskal artzain txakurra,Basque Herder
Perro de Vasco,Basque Sheepdog
Weight 17-30 kg
Height 47-63 cm
Color Standard colourings include mahogany merle, blue merle, ...

Aussie (The Basque Shepherd Dog)
Basic Info
The Australian Shepherd is a working dog that was developed in the United States in the 19th century, rather than Australia—a misnomer.

Australian Cattle Dog Â- Australian Kelpie Â- Australian Shepherd Â- Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Â- Basque Shepherd Dog Â- Bearded Collie Â- Beauceron Â- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Â- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) Â- Belgian Shepherd ...

According to the early owners and breeders, these small multi-colored dogs got their name when they arrived to the U.S. with the ships, which were delivering Australian sheep and the Basque shepherd dogs.

The color and conformation of these dogs was similar, while the Basque shepherd dogs had more marked differences, they were much smaller and lankier, came in a wire haired variety, and lacked white markings.

See also: Bouvier Des Flandres, Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Collie, Belgian Shepherd