When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best farm dogs are often the life and soul of the whole enterprise!

There’s a reason herding dog breeds make excellent family pets. They’re used to a little chaos! Dogs bred to herd livestock enjoy observing the goings-on in their households and being part of the ...

No fences. No electric prods. No ropes. Just dogs. Doing what they were born to do: herd, gather, sort, move, fetch, drive and hold livestock. For centuries, dogs have kept watch over the herd for us.

As JoAnna Yund talked on her cell phone and sheep grazed on her farmland in Chisago City, Minn., a young working dog hung by her side, tracking her every movement and anticipating the next command.

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 ...