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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 ...

No fences. No electric prods. No ropes. Just dogs. Doing what they were born to do: herd, gather, sort, move, fetch, drive and hold livestock. For centuries, dogs have kept watch over the herd for us.

Outback origins: Bred in 19th-century Australia by crossing dingoes with herding dogs to create resilient, intelligent cattle workers. Distinctive looks: Born white, their coats develop into blue or ...

Stacker highlights the 50 biggest dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club, from the Irish setter to the mastiff.

Grey, a border collie, tucked himself low to the ground. With directions from shepherd Nancy Starkey, he darted around three sheep and herded them in circles, lying down whenever Starkey commanded and ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Cats and dogs can cohabit, but that doesn't mean they will always get along. Sometimes, their instincts kick in, as seen ...

These cowpugs can herd with the best of them. Pet pugs Paisley and Tuff have lassoed the hearts of social media after footage of their impressive cattle and goat herding technique went viral earlier ...

Characterised by their boundless energy, extreme intelligence and limitless loyalty, herding dogs can make a brilliant family pet. But while you might think of collies and sheepdogs, there are ...