When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best farm dogs are often the life and soul of the whole enterprise!

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a reason herding dog breeds make excellent family pets. They’re used to a little chaos! Dogs bred to herd livestock enjoy observing the goings-on in their households and being part of the ...

No fences. No electric prods. No ropes. Just dogs. Doing what they were born to do: herd, gather, sort, move, fetch, drive and hold livestock. For centuries, dogs have kept watch over the herd for us.

I graduated from the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. This most likely makes me somewhat biased about the Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory at Washington State ...

On a farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley, one Australian shepherd dog is redefining what it means to be a working canine by herding the newest member of the farm crew: an automated lawn mower.