Browse Herding Breeds By Height:
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Cattle herding
Height: 10-12"
Weight: 24-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #15
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Lancashire Heeler
Origin: England
Purpose: Herder/Drover
Height: 10-12"
Weight: 9-17 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #189
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Cattle herding
Height: 10.5-12.5"
Weight: 25-38 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #60
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Swedish Vallhund
Origin: Sweden
Purpose: Cattle herding, farm dog
Height: 12-14"
Weight: 20-35 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #153
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Shetland Sheepdog
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 13-16"
Weight: 15-25 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #29
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Puli
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 16-17"
Weight: 25-35 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #172
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Miniature American Shepherd
Origin: United States
Purpose: Ranch work
Height: 13-18"
Weight: 20-40 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #24
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Icelandic Sheepdog
Origin: Iceland
Purpose: Herding livestock
Height: 16.5-18"
Weight: 25-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #143
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Mudi
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Herding, farm work
Height: 15-18.5"
Weight: 18-29 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #122
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Pumi
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Herding livestock
Height: 15-18.5"
Weight: 22-29 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #169
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Norwegian Buhund
Origin: Norway
Purpose: Herding/Watchdog
Height: 16-18.5"
Weight: 26-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #184
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Spanish Water Dog
Origin: Spain
Purpose: Herding, water retrieving
Height: 16-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #147
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Schapendoes
(Dutch Sheepdog)
Origin: Netherlands
Purpose: Herding
Height: 16-20"
Weight: 26-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Australian Cattle Dog
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Cattle herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #49
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Australian Kelpie
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 32-45 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog (PONS)
Origin: Poland
Purpose: Herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #181
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Pyrenean Shepherd
(Berger des Pyrenees)
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding
Height: 15-21"
Weight: 15-30 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #188
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Drover/Guardian
Height: 16-21"
Weight: 45-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #178
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Finnish Lapphund
Origin: Finland
Purpose: Reindeer herding
Height: 16-21"
Weight: 33-53 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #129
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