| Group: |
Herding (United Kennel Club) |
| Use Today: |
Working farm/ranch dog, watchdog, herding, (large game) hunting, companion |
| Color: |
Various, from solid to spotted patterns. |
| Grooming: |
Weekly brushing. |
| Height: |
Males ideally measure 24 inches at the shoulder; females, 22 inches. |
| Weight: |
50 to 95 well-proportioned pounds. |
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