When a pair of Australian Cattle Dogs arrived at Multnomah County Animal Services last November, they were terrified. Staff members observed them trembling inside their kennel and nervously licking ...

The Westerwald Cattle Dog is considered the last bastion of old German herding dogs, specifically bred for working with cattle. It carries on an ancient tradition dating back to the 15th century.

Producer interest in using livestock guardian dogs (Canis lupus familiaris; LGDs) to protect domestic cattle (Bos taurus) is driven by expanding large carnivore predator populations and increased ...