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[feliciadawn]

Question: I am seeking a new dog, sized 20-30 pounds (no larger or smaller!) who would be good with the chickens and also good with children with disabilities who come into my house for evaluations. Any thoughts? Two breeds I have looked into is a Pumi and Bedlington Terrier. Neither are ideal on all fronts -- the Pumi would be great with the chickens but questionable for therapy, and vice-versa for the terrier.

 

[BullChick]

The Border Collie is a medium size dog that I have owned. I think it would be fine for your needs, but while my dog was on the smaller side, the average border collie starts at 30 pounds.

 

[feliciadawn]

The Border Collie is a medium size dog that I have owned. I think it would be fine for your needs, but while my dog was on the smaller side, the average border collie starts at 30 pounds.

I think border collies need more work then what I have... I just have 11 chickens on a 1/3 acre plot. Might have a similar concern for a Pumi.

 

[fisherlady]

Have you investigated the corgi? Right size and very possibly the right combo for people and livestock.

 

[feliciadawn]

Have you investigated the corgi? Right size and very possibly the right combo for people and livestock.

I actually have joined some Corgi facebook groups because they are did seem ideal in some ways and what personality they have! However, I was a bit concerned about some of the health issues.

 

[BullChick]

Okay, how about a mutt? Fewer health issues, and you can kind of get an idea of their personality at the shelter.

 

[TillyPeeps]

Have you investigated the corgi? Right size and very possibly the right combo for people and livestock.

I know nothing about dogs, but I just love how Corgi looks!

 

[fisherlady]

Mini ausie should be on your short list also.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Everyone remember, Livestock swap tomorrow morning at Tyrone Milling from 8- whenever! I'll have hen saddles, chicken tutus, maybe Few chicken decals, a few hens/ pullets, polkie chicks, and a few young roos

 

[TillyPeeps]

Everyone remember, Livestock swap tomorrow morning at Tyrone Milling from 8- whenever! I'll have hen saddles, chicken tutus, maybe Few chicken decals, a few hens/ pullets, polkie chicks, and a few young roos

I'll take my son and let him choose a tutu he likes.