Short stocky dogs to herd livestock  by nipping their heels; elongated dogs to flush badgers  and foxes out of burrows; thin and sleek dogs for racing; and large, muscular dogs for guard duty.
Cães baixos e robustos para pastorear  rebanhos, mordendo-lhes os calcanhares; cães alongados para fazer sair texugos e raposas das tocas; cães magros e elegantes para corridas; e cães grandes e musculados para guarda.