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 ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

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 ...

Get ready to be amazed by the unexpected herding talents of Rottweilers, a breed often misunderstood as just being a ...

When I adopted my McNab-cattle dog mix, Digby, I knew almost nothing about herding dogs. Fortunately, thanks to the advice of the adoption counselor and Google, I quickly learned one of the most ...

On several occasions, frisky cows strayed out of formation during a cattle drive that looped through downtown in a tip of the hat to the 150th anniversary of the Gaslamp Quarter and the opening of San ...

As the automation era unfolds around is, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that no jobs are safe—not even those belonging to dogs. Introducing Swagbot, the world’s first herding robot. Developed by ...

Liz O'Connell is a Newsweek Reporter based in North Carolina. Her focus is on pet news and videos. Liz joined Newsweek in 2023 and had previously worked at PetHelpful.com, the Charlotte Business ...

These cowpugs can herd with the best of them. Pet pugs Paisley and Tuff have lassoed the hearts of social media after footage of their impressive cattle and goat herding technique went viral earlier ...

What is a good dog worth? In one Idaho border collie’s case, a record-setting $30,000. Preston-based Lightning 7 Cattle Co. cut that check Friday at the Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale for Gurdy, a ...