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 ...

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 ...

Are you curious about the top herding dogs that excel in their roles? In this video, we'll be ranking the best herding dogs, from the intelligent and agile Australian Shepherd to the energetic and ...

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 ...

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 ...

These loyal, courageous, and undeniably regal dogs are well recognized as military, police, and guard dogs—but there's so much more to them! While they look fierce, just like old-timey movie star ...

The 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is in full swing, and we're rounding up all the highlights here!