ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEARDED COLLIE CONNECTION
Herding
The Bearded Collie is used to herd sheep,ducks, and occasionally cattle. As such it is essentially a working dog, bred to be hardy and reliable, able to stand up to the harshest conditions, and the toughest sheep. The "working bearded collie" became less common in the last few decades and might have died out, but thanks to the efforts of relatively few shepherds such as Tom Muirhead and Peter Wood and breeders like Brian Plummer the "working beardie" has survived and is becoming more popular.
Herding Standard for the Bearded Collie

Tandy is ready to herd

The group is ready to herd!

Beardie Collies and Families Participating in the HIT, August 2008
