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 ...

Dog intelligence goes far beyond learning tricks quickly or responding to basic commands. According to trainers and canine ...

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 ...

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

Livestock Herding Dogs vs. Livestock Guardian Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. There is a clear distinction between livestock herding dogs and those that are bred to guard livestock. As the ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

Australian Shepherds, known for their high energy and intelligence, often present unique training challenges. These dogs have strong herding instincts, and without proper mental stimulation, they can ...