Practically in each country there is the species of sheep-dogs who protected shepherd's herds and property of owners. Now these dogs can be met not only as "security guards", but also in detective work, on service to authorities and just as pets. Subspecies of one breed different in character and appearance, but all of them are united by devotion, mind, ingenuity and good attitude to children.
The German shepherd appeared in Germany by their crossing with wolves. Their growth is 60-75 cm, and weight fluctuates from 30 and up to 60 kg. Wool of "Germans" short, rigid. The color is black, red or cheprachny. German shepherds are very clever and bright, they easily study many teams and are always betrayed to the owner. These sheep-dogs love children, are benevolent to friends of owners, but they concern strangers with some rage. Often they can be met on military service, police, at detective works.
The Caucasian sheep-dog exists already about three thousand years. The dog of the average size, in growth reaches 60-66 cm, and weight reaches 30 kg. Hair of this sheep-dog long, dense and rigid. The color can be from black and to gray, red or tiger. Feature in a color – black inkings around eyes and a breast. Caucasian sheep-dog quiet, strong and self-confident. She was used for fights and protection of property. But training of this dog has to be correct, otherwise it is possible to receive extremely aggressive or, on the contrary, a coward individual.
The Anatoliysky sheep-dog is from Turkey. It is one of large species of sheep-dogs. Its height about 71-80 cm, and weight are 40-55 kg. Color of a dog always cervine. Distinctive feature of this sheep-dog is the dark mask on a muzzle in the form of a muzzle. It perfectly developed muscles and speed. Because of it it was used as a fighting and hunting dog. It could fill up easily a wolf or a bear on hunting. Despite its sizes, she is kind to children, but obeys only the owner. These dogs are a little unsociable, but it does not affect mind and ingenuity in any way. The Central Asian sheep-dog or a mastiff – quite large dog. She has well developed muscles and strong jaws. She was used as a shepherd's dog, but now it is possible to meet also in house conditions. She is unpretentious in care and in food, is devoted to the owners. It is easy to train her in teams and good behavior in society. The Belgian sheep-dog – a small dog of 58-60 cm in height and weighing about 23 kg. Hair of these dogs happens different length, from short to long. The color also varies from red to dark brown. She is clever, devoted and friendly. The Belgian sheep-dog ideally gets on with children, well understands people. But she is a little modest and timid. Because of excellent memory these sheep-dogs often serve in police and also are known as sentry and shepherd's dogs. The Australian shepherd, despite her name, appeared in America. This species of sheep-dogs small by the sizes. Their growth is 46-58 cm, and weight to 25 kg. They possess dense long wool. On a color can be black, with white burn marks, red and even gray-blue. These dogs very brisk, hardy and hardworking. They can run up to 60 km a day. These dogs are playful and kind to people, but at the same time excellent watchmen. You should not keep an Australian shepherd in the apartment, she demands a lot of space for the movement. For it rural life will be ideal to splash out all energy. A collie – a beautiful dog with long light wool. Growth it about 50 cm. Collie clever, clever, but a little lazy. She was often used as a dog – the shepherd, and now it is possible to see it as the guide for blind people. As well as all species of sheep-dogs, she is devoted to owners and loves children. But it is necessary to train her with care because without mood she can show harm. Its long wool needs to be combed out daily, otherwise it will deteriorate. The Hungarian sheep-dog or a komondor – the largest dog from this breed. Its growth in withers is 80 cm. The feature of this sheep-dog is that it has unique wool which is overwound in the form of dreads. Its wool does not smell and does not fade, it does not need to be combed out and to wash often. Such wool will save a dog at any whim of the nature. Komondors served as shepherds earlier, and their appearance well masked them in herd of sheep. Despite the sizes, these dogs eat very little, to them about a kilogram of food a day suffices. They are very kind, get on with children and other animals, but are not able to play. Whatever sheep-dog you chose, you will not make the wrong choice of the friend of the family. Many of these subspecies are not used as shepherd's or sentry dogs for a long time, now they can be seen only as a pet or the assistant to police officers. With age sheep-dogs become wise, judicious dogs, very quiet and kind. But they do not lose the genetically put skills and will always protect the owner from a trouble.