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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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When wolves began killing cattle and sheep on the Farrell ranch in Parshall, the owners, Nellie and Conway Farrell, tried nonlethal tools to keep the predators away. Fox lights flashed over their ...

This rare Polish Tatra livestock guardian dog has people dreaming about farms and sheep.

A sheepdog's overly protective tendencies have gone viral in a video by his owner, who told Newsweek why the animal appears to take his livestock guard duties too seriously. The footage, which had ...