NCIt definition : Formerly used to herd and guard sheep, horses and cattle, today these small-to-mid-sized
dogs make loyal, loving family pets. They have a dense coat, foxy face, pointed ears,
and a bushy, curling tail. They may be any of several predominate colors, with white
markings. The average height range is 16.5-18 inches and the average weight range
is 25-30 pounds.;