As their final run unfolded, it became clear something remarkable was happening. Rey moved with grace and precision, flanking the sheep in wide, deliberate arcs — keeping them calm and ...

If you’ve ever had a dog open a door, solve a puzzle toy faster than you expected, or learn a new trick in one try—you already know dogs can be seriously clever. But some breeds ...

In the Ox Mountains, it is usually the sight of well-trained sheepdogs that garners our admiration, as they scoot among a flock of mountain ewes, controlling and collecting in a way that only a ...

I have worked in many roles throughout the fair industry, from livestock clerk to now the CEO of the Sonoma-Marin Agriculture ...

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, originally bred for herding sheep, naturally exhibits herding instincts, often nudging pets or guests, making it both a worker and an entertaining companion.

5. Smithfield The Smithfield, aka the Smithfield Sheepdog, is a breed of herding dog from Tasmania, Australia. This herder is characterized by floppy ears and shaggy hair on the body, face, and legs.

Shetland Sheepdog. Image by Jaclou-DL via Pixabay. Ranch dogs serve a critical role on farms and ranches, where they engage in various tasks ranging from herding livestock to guarding properties ...

From a sheep herding competition to train rides to a strawberry shortcake festival, there’s something for nearly every dad in this list.

Elite runners often train at high altitude for a competitive edge. Some sheepdogs and their handlers do the same ahead of Midway’s famous sheep-herding competition. Dozens of dogs, hundreds of sheep ...

How a Sheep-Herding Cardiologist Spends His Sundays Dr. David Slotwiner de-stresses from a busy week at his Queens hospital by escaping to a New Jersey farm to herd sheep with his Border collies.

The event features games, crafts sheepdog herding demonstrations and a food truck will be on site. For more information, visit historic-deerfield.org.