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 ...

Characterised by their boundless energy, extreme intelligence and limitless loyalty, herding dogs can make a brilliant family pet. But while you might think of collies and sheepdogs, there are ...

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 ...

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.

We may not know much about herding dogs, but one thing’s for sure: Australian Kelpies are masters of their craft. Known for their endless energy and drive, they make perfect herding dogs.

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 ...

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