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 ...

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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.

While some of these seemingly harmless choices might be common for dog owners, Ben the Vet explains the potential consequences. You never bad-mouth one of your dogs when comparing one’s performance ...