Farm dogs play a special role on farms and ranches across the country. These animals are more than beloved pets for farm families. Farm dogs take on important jobs, pitching in and lifting spirits.

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 ...

Hundreds of years ago, before they were commonly accepted as household companions and members of the family, dogs served many practical roles around the homestead or farm; they were bred for herding, ...

I was thinking the other day about the dogs that have been part of my life and about how they largely fall into two categories: farm dogs and dogs that live on a farm. Both types received the same ...

Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the ...

FALMOUTH, Ky. — A blind pup from Kentucky was just named a finalist in the eighth annual American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year competition. The competition recognizes farm dogs and ...