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.
Cani bassi e tozzi per guidare le mandrie mordendone le zampe; cani lunghi per stanare tassi e volpi; cani magri e slanciati per le corse; e cani grossi e muscolosi per fare la guardia.