--- product_id: 51585216 title: "576 Shepherds Whistle - Black" brand: "acme" price: "€ 10.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/51585216-576-shepherds-whistle-black store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Variable pitch control Hands-free mouth-held design Nickel silver corrosion-resistant body 576 Shepherds Whistle - Black **Brand:** acme **Price:** € 10.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Command with Clarity, Train with Tradition ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 576 Shepherds Whistle - Black by acme - **How much does it cost?** € 10.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/51585216-576-shepherds-whistle-black) ## Best For - acme enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted acme brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Champions:** Used at ISDS trials and 'One Man and His Dog' competitions worldwide. - • **Elevate Your Training Game:** Perfect for serious trainers ready to move beyond basic fixed-frequency whistles. - • **Built to Endure the Outdoors:** Nickel silver body resists corrosion for reliable field performance. - • **Hands-Free Precision Control:** Keep your hands free for farm work while commanding with your whistle. - • **Master the Full Command Vocabulary:** Unlock advanced sheepdog handling with variable pitch signals. ## Overview The ACME 576 Shepherds Whistle is a professional-grade, mouth-held variable-pitch whistle designed for advanced sheepdog training. Crafted from corrosion-resistant nickel silver, it enables nuanced, multi-command communication essential for competitive trials and serious farm work. Its hands-free design and rich tonal range make it the definitive tool for trainers seeking precision and tradition in one iconic whistle. ## Features - TRADITIONAL SHEPHERDS WHISTLE, THE FULL COMMAND VOCABULARY OF SHEEPDOG HANDLING: The ACME Shepherds whistle is the traditional mouth-held variable-pitch tool of the British sheepdog handler. Unlike fixed-frequency dog whistles, it is held between the lips and teeth and controlled by tongue position, lip angle, and breath pressure to produce the full musical range of commands that advanced sheepdog training demands. - PRODUCES LEFT FLANK, RIGHT FLANK, STOP, WALK-UP AND RECALL: A SINGLE WHISTLE, MULTIPLE DISTINCT SIGNALS: The Shepherds whistle's variable-pitch system allows a trained handler to produce the distinct tonal patterns that correspond to each command in the sheepdog handling vocabulary. This range of discrete signals is not achievable with any fixed-frequency gundog whistle, it is unique to the Shepherds whistle format. - THE WHISTLE USED AT ISDS TRIALS AND 'ONE MAN AND HIS DOG' COMPETITIONS: The Shepherds whistle is the specified instrument at International Sheepdog Society trials, national sheepdog competitions, and working farm contexts. If you are training a Border Collie for competitive handling or advanced farm work, this is the whistle that defines the discipline. - NICKEL SILVER / PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION, NICKEL SILVER CONSTRUCTION: Nickel Silver body provides a clear, resonant tone and resists the corrosion that affects lesser materials in outdoor use. Quality materials from ACME's Birmingham factory, built for sustained outdoor field and farm use. - SUITABLE FOR ADVANCED TRAINERS, THERE IS A LEARNING CURVE: The Shepherds whistle requires practice to produce distinct, controlled tones through mouth-position technique. Most beginners spend several weeks developing basic tone production before moving to command-specific patterns. This is normal, expected, and part of what makes the skill meaningful. The reward is a communication vocabulary far broader than any fixed-frequency whistle. - WITH PRACTICE, WORKS WITH ANY BREED USING COMPLEX MUSICAL COMMANDS: While the natural home of the Shepherds whistle is Border Collie and sheepdog training, the variable-pitch capability makes it applicable to any working breed. Dedicated trainers handling HPR breeds, pastoral breeds, and versatile working dogs use Shepherds whistles when they need more complex command sequences than a fixed-frequency whistle can deliver. - HANDS-FREE DESIGN, HELD IN THE MOUTH DURING STOCK WORK: The Shepherds whistle is designed to be held between the lips and teeth, freeing both hands for gate handling, stock work, and navigating difficult terrain. This is a specific and practical advantage in farm and hill working contexts where the handler's hands must remain free. - A MEANINGFUL GIFT FOR COMPETITION HANDLERS AND WORKING FARMS: For serious sheepdog trial competitors, working farmers with Border Collies, or anyone involved in competitive sheepdog handling, an ACME Shepherds whistle is a gift with genuine practical and cultural significance from a brand that professional sheepdog handlers worldwide recognise. - PART OF ACME'S HERITAGE GUNDOG AND WORKING DOG RANGE: ACME Whistles has produced specialist working dog and field sport whistles in Birmingham, England since 1870. The Shepherds whistle is part of that unbroken tradition, a tool that has served British sheepdog handling culture on hill farms and competition fields for generations. - THE STANDARD THAT NOVICE HANDLERS ASPIRE TO: Handlers who begin sheepdog training with a fixed-frequency whistle typically progress to a Shepherds whistle as their skills develop. It is the destination, not the starting point, the whistle that marks the transition from basic recall training to genuine working dog communication. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B002103CYS | | Batteries Included | No | | Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 12,015 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) 19 in Dog Whistles | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,722) 4.0 out of 5 stars | | Date First Available | 30 April 2007 | | Eu Energy Efficiency Label | A | | Item Model Number | PP183 | | Item Weight | 10 g | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 7.62 x 0.51 x 15.24 cm; 10 g | | Quantity | 1 | | Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) | | Specific Uses | Behaviour | ## Images ![576 Shepherds Whistle - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jYJKjN1lL.jpg) ![576 Shepherds Whistle - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yAIOLPb7L.jpg) ![576 Shepherds Whistle - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Utc96PJVL.jpg) ![576 Shepherds Whistle - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LUbXwgrWL.jpg) ![576 Shepherds Whistle - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rG+Z1yjfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works, good value *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 5 October 2026* Good pitch and sound, clear when loud or quiet 👍 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great whistle *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 21 December 2011* Ordered this whistle on Sunday free delivery and it got here today, which is fantastic this close to Christmas. The whistle had no instructions at all with it or it would have been 5 stars.The whistle would be pretty impossible to use without decent tutorials so just search for 'sheepdog whistle tutorial' on YouTube and theres some great videos, I couldnt get a sound out of this one until I watched a video and within 30 seconds I was whistling high and low pitch its pretty easy. However getting the sounds clear and at the correct pitch will take lots of time as this is no kids toy.You cant rate this product low because you get what you pay for, it does everything it is designed to do, if you cant use it its not the products fault, even the lack of manual doesnt matter with so much information available online - your buying a whistle not an instruction manual on training dogs. I cant wait to start training my 6 month old Collie with it, but wont start that until I get the whistle commands perfect every time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practice needed for good results. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 2 February 2026* Works a treat, once you master the technique, took me a few hours too get some really good sounds. More practice needed for consistent sounds. The dog comes back on the recall whistle. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Acme | Dog Training Whistle Nb. 576 Shepherd Mouth Whistle Plastic | Good Sound Quality, Weather-Proof Whistles | Designed and Made in The UK | Black - THE ACME | Dog Training Whistle Number 575 coming in various sizes & colours | Good Sound Quality, Weather-proof Whistles | Designed and Made in the UK | Nickel Silver - ACME Genuine No. 576 Professional Dog Training Shepherd's Lip, in Mouth, Whistle. Quality Crescendo of Sound. Sheep Trails and Herding. 100 dBA. 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