Aussies (Australian Shepherds) not on list? Or are they considered a subset of Border Collies? The distinction between BCs and Aussies that I once read is: The BCs will work until they drop while the Aussies hang right in there but like to clock out at 5. :-)
Australian Cattle Dogs and Aussies don’t look alike - well 4 legs, 2 ears etc.
They called all tiers working dogs when the last 3-3.5 tiers were hunting dogs etc. Oh well, shrinks not AKC judges.
“...while the Aussies hang right in there but like to clock out at 5.”
We had an Australian Sheperd mutt (Husky and maybe german shepherd??). It would sit and keep a watchful eye over our kids play in the lawn and cul-de-sac. My wife would be out sitting on the bench or playing with them too.
But as soon as I came home that dog would lay down on the grass! His job was done for the day. But obviously he didn’t worry about the clock, he just knew the Alpha Dog was around and he didn’t have to be so protective.