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Originally Posted by Shadowboxer
Is there much opportunity in the UK to enter Herding Instinct Trials with dogs which are not traditional/recognised herding breeds?
I really don't know to be honest SB. I did a bit of a Google when I saw your post, but I'd guess rotts would be allowed to enter most, if not all, herding trials anyway - as Wolfie says, they were originally herders (well, drovers really).
Even as pets their driving instinct can be pretty strong - a lot of "heading off at the pass" can go on.
I know they do pretty well in a lot of US herding trials - I'll have to try to find a link.
Becs