Browse Herding Breeds By Height (16.5-28"):
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Portuguese Sheepdog
Origin: Portugal
Purpose: Herding
Height: 17-21"
Weight: 37-59 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Border Collie
Origin: United Kingdom
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 18-22"
Weight: 30-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #30
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Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 19-22"
Weight: 48-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Bearded Collie
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Herding, companion
Height: 20-22"
Weight: 45-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #140
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Australian Shepherd
Origin: United States
Purpose: Herding cattle/sheep
Height: 18-23"
Weight: 40-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #12
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Canaan Dog
Origin: Israel
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #195
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Bergamasco Sheepdog
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Herding sheep
Height: 22-24"
Weight: 57-84 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #200
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Berger Picard
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding, farm work
Height: 21.5-25.5"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #166
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Old English Sheepdog
Origin: England
Purpose: Sheep driving
Height: 21-26"
Weight: 60-100 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #89
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German Shepherd
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #4
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Belgian Malinois
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 40-80 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #33
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Belgian Sheepdog
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 45-75 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #131
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Belgian Tervuren
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 45-75 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #107
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Belgian Laekenois
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 55-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #190
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Collie
Sooth & Rough
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-75 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #39
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Briard
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding, guarding
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 55-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #145
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Beauceron
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 24-27.5"
Weight: 70-110 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #100
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Bouvier des Flandres
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Farm work, herding
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 70-110 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #101
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