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 ...

8 Herding Dog Breeds From The United Kingdom originally appeared on PetHelpful. According to Purina, over 30 dog breeds come from the United Kingdom, including some extremely famous and smart working ...

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 ...

Though popular herding dogs like border collies and Australian cattle dogs have a natural instinct to work livestock, Meier said training is still important. Without proper direction, dogs could push ...

Whether you're looking to teach an old dog new tricks or prepare your speedy pup for an agility course, it can really help to have a breed that's just a little quicker on the uptake. We spoke to Qiai ...

Ian Caldicott assembles a demonstration team of working sheepdogs at Wolston Farm in Scio, Ore. Caldicott said training excellent herders like, left to right, Hawk, Kick and Bracken begins with an ...

This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher ...

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 ...

There are some dogs that just seem to understand everything you say. You know, the ones who pick up a new trick in minutes and are always ready for a new challenge? Who sometimes seem to intuit your ...