Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

The Australian cattle dog, as the name suggests, came from Australia in the 19th century. It was bred to be a working dog for cattle herders. It’s resilient and has a lot of strength and stamina. That ...

Size: 17-20-inches (male); 17 to 19 inches (female) Coat: Short, dense, double-coat Temperament: Loyal, energetic, cautious, protective, intelligent, courageous Exercise needs: At least two hours ...

With all of the groups of children at the Nebraska State Fair Monday, cattle dogs would have come in handy to herd the kids. The dogs, though, were busy bossing Angus cattle around inside Five Points ...

BILLINGS, Mont. - Scott Allison thinks cows can think. Maybe he's right. Thursday, three of his Hangin' Tree cow dogs spent about an hour teaching 10 weaned calves how to obey their commands. After ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Australian Cattle Dog, often called the Blue Heeler, is a compact herding dog developed for endurance, ...

Visiting an Indian encampment during his journey through Florida in 1775, the man known as America’s first naturalist, William Bartram, observed a dog that looked much like one of the local wolves ...

Some people see them as meat; others as pets; and some as respectfully large animals that they need to stay away from in a distant field. However you see them, through an increase in rescue videos on ...

Given our shared interest in the behavior and emotional lives of dogs, I’ve long followed the award-winning career of Emory University’s Dr. Gregory Berns. 1 I’ve always associated Berns’ name with ...

Dr. Berns is a professor of psychology at Emory University. Cows are having a bit of a moment lately, and I don’t mean because of bird flu. Look no further than social media’s newfound love of ...