Faroese Sheepdog
| File:Faroe stamp 255 sheepdog.jpg Faroese Sheepdog | |
| Origin | Faroese Islands |
|---|---|
| Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) | |
The Faroese Sheepdog is a dog of the Faroe Islands.[1] It may be related to the Icelandic Sheepdog.[citation needed]
Description
The Faroese Sheepdog is visually similar to the Border Collie.[citation needed] The Faroese Sheepdog catches a sheep by a foreleg or the shoulder and holds it until it has been brought to the ground.[citation needed] They are trained not to bark while the sheep are being collected. They can also find and dig out sheep that get buried in the snow. The Faroese dog is also an efficient guard and watch dog.[2]
History
The breed's ancestors were Norse dogs that crossed with indigenous local dogs (which were probably originally brought there by Irish and Scottish monks). In addition, Collie type dogs (especially Border Collies) had a great influence on the development of the breed.[citation needed]
See also
Sources
- ↑ "Sheep farming in the Faroe Islands". visitfaroeislands.com. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ↑ Annandale, Nelson; Marshall, Francis Hugh Adam (1905). The Faroes and Iceland : studies in island life. Oxford : Clarendon press. Retrieved 1 September 2023. Search this book on
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