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In the world of herding, two breeds stand out from the rest: the Border Collie and the Australian Cattle Dog. Both are renowned for their intelligence, agility, and obedience, but which one reigns ...

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 ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

In developing modern dog breeds, humans have sculpted canines into physical specimens perfectly suited for a wide variety of tasks. Some dogs, like the Border Collie, were bred to herd livestock, like ...

Liz O'Connell is a Newsweek Reporter based in North Carolina. Her focus is on pet news and videos. Liz joined Newsweek in 2023 and had previously worked at PetHelpful.com, the Charlotte Business ...

Attend a Boise State football or a Boise Hawks baseball game, and you’ll see a hard worker with slick black hair working hard to collect tees, bats and balls thrown by the wayside. Or perhaps that ...

The best farm dogs are often the life and soul of the whole enterprise! Whether you’re farming crops, looking after livestock or you’ve got a small holding with a handful of animals, a farm dog can ...