Border Collies are known for being some of the best herding dogs around, thanks to their intelligence, athleticism, and size.

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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 ...

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, ...

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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 ...

There’s a lot we admire about Border Collies. Besides being loyal companions, they are strikingly gorgeous, very intelligent, easy to train, and are among the best herding dogs you could ask for.

A very lucky pup was chosen as the 2025 National Dog Show’s Best in Show on Thursday. This year’s winner is Soleil, a black Belgian sheepdog from the herding group. As the name suggests, herding dogs ...

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 ...