The Life of Animals | Basque Shepherd Dog | This ardi txakurra (sheepdog) is one of the oldest of the canine race. The Pastor Vasco can Compete in dog agility trials, obedience, rally obedience, Schutzhund, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events.
Herding instincts and trainability can be Measured at noncompetitive herding tests. That exhibit basic Basque sheepdogs herding instincts can be Trained to Compete in herding trials. Some Basque herders Brought Their sheepdogs to the Western United States American West They journeyed to the United States under sheep herding contracts with the Western Range Association in an agreement with the Spanish government.