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 pequenos e encorpados para pastorear, no encalço dos rebanhos, cães alongados para expulsar texugos e raposas de tocas; cães magros e elegantes para corridas; e cães grandes e musculosos para o serviço de guarda.