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Where did the Stumpy-Tailed Cattle Dog originate?

Australia. They resemble Australian Cattle Dogs, without a tail. There are only two colors that are recognized, the blue and red speckled. They can be anywhere from 18-20 inches high for the males, and 17 to 19 inches high for the females.

The White Shepherd is a product of which herding breed?

German Shepherd Dog. They can come in just about any shade of white, ranging from cream to a pure white. They must have dark eyes and nose, though. They are a seperate breed from the German Shepherd Dog in the UKC.

This Shepherd is said to be 'almost pure Roman sheep and cattle dog'. Which shepherd is it?

English Shepherd. They can have bob-tails, and they come in a wide variety of colors, including black and white, black and tan, white and tan and sable and white. They can also have a white collar, and a white blaze. They can also have white on the lower parts of their legs.

Which Shepherd also has the name of 'Berger de Picard'?

Picardy Shepherd. It's one of the oldest French herding breeds, and is quite a good sized shepherd at 23½ and 25½ for the males, and 21½ and 23½ for the females. It's been theorized that they are a product of the Belgian and Dutch Shepherds, or of the Briard and Beauceron.

This dog is theorized to be the product of red wolves and Native American dogs. What is it?

Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog. It's believed to be the product of mastiffs and sighthounds. It's also the Official State Dog of Louisiana. It can be many colors, with an exception of pure white. It is also a good sized herding breed, rounding out at around 24 inches for males and 22 inches for females. All of the information on the above breeds was found at the United Kennel Club website (www.ukcdogs.com).