Whether you're a newbie farmer just dipping your toes into raising goats and chickens, or you've got a spread that supports grazing cattle, chances are good you work long hours on your land. Feeding ...

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 ...

Farm dogs play a special role on farms and ranches across the country. These animals are more than beloved pets for farm families. Farm dogs take on important jobs, pitching in and lifting spirits.

Hundreds of years ago, before they were commonly accepted as household companions and members of the family, dogs served many practical roles around the homestead or farm; they were bred for herding, ...

A farm in central Massachusetts is doing things the old-fashioned way by using dogs to herd sheep, instead of ATVs. It's at Little Brook Farm in Sunderland where 6-year-old sheepdog Bett does her job.

ATLANTA — Georgia Farm Bureau is looking to highlight the state’s best farm dogs through the 2025 Georgia Farm Dog of the Year contest. Farm dogs can serve different roles around a farm: herding ...

Having originated in the swamps of Louisiana (where it’s the state dog), Catahoula Leopard Dogs have long been used for herding livestock and as a hunting dog. Muscular with a large head and coming in ...

A dog is a man’s — and woman’s — best friend. But that doesn’t always mean the animals can’t benefit from a little professional training. Amy Hunt, owner of MBR Farm Dog Boarding and Training in ...