Asiago Sheepdog Trials 1, 2, 3, November 4, 2012 in Asiago

Asiago Sheepdog Trials 1, 2, 3, November 4, 2012 in Asiago

Come to Asiago the discipline of Sheepdog!

The ' initiative, Asiago Sheepdog Trials, to be held on days 1, 2, 3, November 4, 2012 in Via Gaiga in Asiago.

The race is organized by Vanessa from the Valley and Luca Purposes; Luke is now topping the charts in Italy and abroad and is Captain of the Italian team since 2008. And ' was Italian champion with both his dogs for 2 years in a row.

Vanessa is the youngest in Italy to practice this sport. l ' last year along with one of his dogs were able to take home the silver ' from continental young handler championship in Sweden.

The two organizers decided to propose this event at Asiago thanks to the splendid scenario offered by our territory.

Will be 4 days of race valid for the selection of the2013 European', final selection Italian Championship and League double fetch.

Every morning you will start at around 8:30 hours, will be attended by handlers (those that lead dogs) from all over Italy and the ' opportunity for some European State.

On Sunday there will be also the baptism of the saddle for all children ...

The sheepdog is emerging in Italy as a sport to be made with your dog, but is still unknown to most people.

Literally "sheep dog", this term refers to ' sports, competitive or not, that you can play with your dog, as long as it's a Sheepdog or possess a significant desire to work as such.

Actually, the expression ' "Sheepdog" includes both so-called breeds by "guarding the flock", for example the maremmano-abruzzese Shepherd, both races from herd-" ", which includes the border collie.

In the sheepdog, dog and the conductor working in alloscopo team of muster, leading from one place to another, locked in a fence or separate flocks of sheep.

The sheepdog dog nowadays is undoubtedly the most popular border collie, which stands out for its way to check and gather the sheep with his gaze.

This feature, called ", " eye is instinctive and hereditary and is ' apply a particular pressure on sheep only through its willingness to encourage them to move in a particular direction.

The border collie is also known for the typical pace of rapprochement to the sheep, with the front lowered compared to the rear. For those who see the scene of a border collie at work, the ' impression is that of a predator about to attack its prey.