Ian Caldicott assembles a demonstration team of working sheepdogs at Wolston Farm in Scio, Ore. Caldicott said training excellent herders like, left to right, Hawk, Kick and Bracken begins with an ...

Liz O'Connell is a Newsweek Reporter based in North Carolina. Her focus is on pet news and videos. Liz joined Newsweek in 2023 and had previously worked at PetHelpful.com, the Charlotte Business ...

Liz O'Connell is a Newsweek Reporter based in North Carolina. Her focus is on pet news and videos. Liz joined Newsweek in 2023 and had previously worked at PetHelpful.com, the Charlotte Business ...

Grey, a border collie, tucked himself low to the ground. With directions from shepherd Nancy Starkey, he darted around three sheep and herded them in circles, lying down whenever Starkey commanded and ...

We may not know much about herding dogs, but one thing’s for sure: Australian Kelpies are masters of their craft. Known for their endless energy and drive, they make perfect herding dogs.

Quincy, a 2-year-old Dutch Shepard, leaps into a pool as part of a "speed retrieval" competition at the Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. A fierce competition took ...