Pastoral dog

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A pastoral breed is any dog breed bred to work livestock. These consist of various types:

• Herding dogs, such as the swift, handler-dependent dogs such as the Border Collie or the Belgian Shepherd
• Drovers, who traditionally were used to drive animals to market, such as the Bearded Collie and the Old English Sheepdog
• Livestock guardian dogs, who often live with the flocks and guard them from predators like the wolf. The Old English Sheepdog used to perform this function in the UK.