The absence of a dedicated guardian increases the likelihood of losses, which can be particularly devastating for small ...

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 ...

Livestock guardian dogs protect livestock including sheep, goats and cattle from predators such as bears, wolves and even robbers. Rather than move their animals around, like a herding breed would, ...

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 ...