There is a clear distinction between livestock herding dogs and those that are bred to guard livestock. As the name suggests, livestock guardian dogs are a type of shepherd dog breed bred to protect ...

A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely free speech row after an attempt to remove "explicit" memes about its sheep mascot from social media.They can't get us all," one ...

Two life scientists at Gyeongsang National University and a geneticist from the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S. have identified the canine genetic footprint that makes dogs natural herders.

Puli dogs, known for their distinctive coat, are a playful and good-natured breed. A puli (pronounced poo-lee) is a distinctive herding dog that looks a bit like a sheepdog with dreadlocks thanks to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Characterised by their boundless energy, extreme intelligence and limitless loyalty, herding dogs can make a brilliant family pet.