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Sheep dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (123 words) |
 | A Sheep dog is a type of domestic dog whose original purpose was to herd or guard sheep. |
| Many sheep dogs are now kept as domestic pets or companion dogs. |
| These dogs are very active and intellegent and require both physical and mental exercise which should be considered carefully before purchase as a companion dog. |
| dog. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (1184 words) |
| One of the oldest known breeds is the basenji, which originated in central Africa and is still used as a hunter by certain tribes in that region. |
| These dogs hunt by air scent as opposed to those of the hound group, e.g., beagles, foxhounds, and bloodhounds, which track their prey by ground scent. |
| The nonsporting dog group is a class of dogs bred principally as pets and companions and includes the Boston terrier, the bulldog, the chow chow, the Dalmatian, and the poodle. |
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