Livestock Herding Dogs vs. Livestock Guardian Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. There is a clear distinction between livestock herding dogs and those that are bred to guard livestock. As the ...

The best farm dogs are often the life and soul of the whole enterprise! Whether you’re farming crops, looking after livestock or you’ve got a small holding with a handful of animals, a farm dog can ...

Two life scientists at Gyeongsang National University and a geneticist from the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S. have identified the canine genetic footprint that makes dogs natural herders.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Australian Cattle Dog, often called the Blue Heeler, is a compact herding dog developed for endurance, ...

Cats and dogs can cohabit, but that doesn't mean they will always get along. Sometimes, their instincts kick in, as seen in a viral TikTok video. The footage, which racked up almost 468,000 views in ...

Grey, a border collie, tucked himself low to the ground. With directions from shepherd Nancy Starkey, he darted around three sheep and herded them in circles, lying down whenever Starkey commanded and ...

SCIO, Ore. — Ian Caldicott built Wolston Farm on his twin passions: teaching and dogs. Caldicott, who became interested in dogs while earning a Ph.D. in biology, has amassed 30 years of experience ...

I knew it was a gamble taking my mutt, Ace, to herd sheep. He had a little Australian cattle dog in him, but that was it in terms of traditional herding breeds. Still, one of my neighbors had told me ...

We’re yet to come across a three-legged dog that doesn’t leave us inspired. Tripod dogs have a special way of reminding us not to let our circumstances (read: being abled differently) stop us from ...