Guard dogs are on high alert to let you know of any danger and also serve as protection dogs. There are different types of guard dog breeds, from those that are more general watchdogs to protective ...

Livestock guardian dogs protect livestock including sheep, goats and cattle from predators such as bears, wolves and even robbers. Rather than move their animals around, like a herding breed would, ...

Not all dogs are cut out for farm life, but some were practically born for it. When it comes to protecting chickens, certain breeds know exactly what to do even if you're not watching. These dogs have ...

As Colorado reintroduces wolves into the landscape, tension continues to rise as ranchers and state officials try to limit conflict with the predators. While many of the conflict mitigation techniques ...

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.

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