<aside> 🐶 The Pastoral group is made up of dogs that used to be bred purely for working with livestock and includes drovers, guarding dogs and herding dogs. Pastoral dog breeds are highly intelligent, have excellent endurance and therefore require a large amount of exercise as they were bred to work for hours rounding up livestock. They also require a large amount of mental stimulation to keep them happy.
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The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a medium to large breed and belongs to the Pastoral group. This is defined by the Kennel Club as "herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals".
<aside> 💡 Clinical Tip: From a clinical perspective we need to consider the nature and temperament of this breed as they are highly intelligent and "think outside the box". This fact will influence your choices of assessment and treatment techniques.
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