Nowadays, they are usually used as guardian dogs on farms. Their large size and naturally protective natures make them a great fit for safeguarding both livestock and properties. They have a great ...

Making sure your furry friends are fed, watered, and exercised is just one piece of the puzzle! Folks who raise farm animals have even more on their plate, but that's why they often get help in the ...

Ann Bailey recounts the lives of dogs who have lived on her farmstead -- from the ones who happily lived in the barns most of ...

but that's why they often get help in the form of a farm dog. These large herding or working dogs can help move livestock or drive away predators, but one special farm dog reminded her owner (and ...

The Farm Dog of the Year contest celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers. The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, will recognize ...

As agriculture industrialized and farms grew larger ... but always in open events — never the main ones. Now, the little big dog will get a chance to go up against the big big dogs.

The winner of the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Sirius, a 6-year-old Maremma sheepdog owned by Florida Farm ...

where New Zealand farmers have selected dogs to perform on farms over generations. However the uniqueness of these dogs means that very little is known about them at the DNA level, with Huntaways and ...

There's a new dog on the block. The American Kennel Club has officially recognized the Danish-Swedish farm dog as its newest breed. BRANDI MUNDEN: They like to call it a little big dog. They are ...