The original Berner Sennenhund was an all -
around farm dog, used to guard the farm, drive the cows to and from their mountain pastures, and pull carts loaded with milk cans to the dairy; modern Berners retain some, although not necessarily all, of these instincts.
History and Facts: This breed was owned by the common people of Ireland and used as a hunter, guard dog, herd dog and all -
around farm dog.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, also known as the Irish Wheaten Terrier, the Wheaten Irish Terrier, the Wheaten Terrier and the «poor man's wolfhound,» is a medium - sized, sturdy terrier that originated in Ireland several centuries ago as an all -
around farm dog for poor tenant farmers.
In the Cardiganshire region of Wales, the Corgi with a tail has been the all -
around farm dog for centuries.
If you are looking for an all -
around farm dog, English Shepherd puppies are known for blooming into working dogs valued for their versatility, loyalty and devotion.
They're also excellent herders of sheep and cattle, one of their original jobs as an all -
around farm dog.
Among the several dog breeds categorized by the American Kennel Club, the herding group deserves recognition for playing an important role as an all -
around farm dog.
The Kerry Blue Terrier is an all
around farm dog, performing herding, livestock protection and guard dog duties.
Additionally, this versatile, all -
around farm dog was used for keeping a bunch of stubborn sheep in line.
Created to be all -
around farm dogs and ratters, they are tough, muscular, and fearless without being aggressive.
The breed today known as the Standard Schnauzer, one of Europe's supreme all -
around farm dogs, has a lineage going back to at least the 15th century.
Breeding was not the main purpose for the tough islanders who used Shelties as
all around farm dogs, though Shelties now participate in the Herding and Pastoral Groups of the US and UK, respectively.
Bearded collies have been all -
around farm dogs from the start, working livestock and guarding with a carrying alarm bark.
Not exact matches
Paulson routinely jets between various
farms and homes and to racetracks
around the world in his own Gulfstream IV — the same plane that he piloted to two round - the - world speed records in 1987 and» 88 — usually traveling in the company of his wife, Madeleine, and the planet's two most contrasting
dogs, Frosty, a regal white poodle so intelligent that he does everything but fasten his own seat belt during takeoff, and Lido, a 14 - pound Chihuahua with Peter Lorre eyes and aspirations to be the William Perry of his species.
Puppies I'm doing a lot of work with
dog charities
around puppy
farming — it sounds all sweet and lovely but actually the reality is horrific.
We spent the rest of the afternoon walking
around exploring the gardens, checking out the gorgeous cottages («couldn't you see us living here?!?»), meeting a few of the family
farm dogs (this one loved me), and popping in and out of the cute little shops.
He was thee most devoted
dog ever, followed us
around the 365 acre
farm like it was his job!!
These
dogs have been used since time immemorial to guard rice fields, houses and
farms, and have legendary stories
around them as well.
If you keep them groomed, and give them a job to do running
around the show ring performing agility or moving
around the
farm herding the small livestock, the Sheltie is an impressive small
dog.
Molly grew up on a hobby
farm in Lake Elmo, MN, where there were always animals of some kind
around, including
dogs and cats.
Still today they are used as a herding
dog in many
farms around the world.
In May, State
Farm Insurance agents and the Sequoia Humane Society visit area schools for
Dog Bite Prevention Week to teach kids how to be safe
around animals.
Other breeds such as Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, etc. were expected to handle vermin eradication as part of their all -
around -
farm -
dog tasks.
The same instincts that made the original GSD breeders choose the bloodline for use in the military, as protection animals, and as herding
dogs around the
farm?
Raised on a small
farm, he grew up
around horses, cows, chickens, and, of course,
dogs and cats.
Each morning I walk
around my
farm for a check that all is well and all the
dogs go with me it is quite a site with 4 boston's a greyhound and two brown
dogs.
If you notice that there are very few sick or recuperating or old
dogs on a
farm - or, indeed, if you go to a
farm more than once and don't recognise many
dogs from before - it might just be that the sick are considered too much trouble to keep
around and that there is a very high turnover of animals.
It was bred as a hunting and
farm dog, and it was responsible for a rather unusual job
around the house.
Even those
dogs that live
around chicken
farms, that eat only raw eggs, are not suffering from this condition.
My spouse grew up on a
farm so there were
farm dogs around.
These scrappy little
dogs were developed centuries ago to control vermin
around human
farms and settlements.
The rain started
around 10:30 a.m., just in time for the pack, which included breeds of
dogs ranging from a giant, black Newfoundland, only a year and a half old, to a white, fluffy miniature poodle, to head back to Mulford
Farm for contests and activities.
We were lucky in that there are a lot of
farm tracks
around the centre where
dogs could be taken on longer walks and Tess had done many miles on the lead, and later off the lead.
Athletic
dogs from
around the country will make their way to Purina
Farms to compete in the 15th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible
Dog Challenge National Finals.
We believe that youngsters who raise pets or help with chores
around a
farm; or kids who are lucky enough to participate in 4 - H,
dog, cat or horse shows; or who learn to value wildlife populations, grow into better - adjusted adults than people who've missed these opportunities.
The second call was to another Scottish
farm where there were two adult
dogs and two pups of
around 5 months.
All
dog owners should be extra vigilant
around stable yards and
farms, especially at times when horses and livestock are known to have been wormed.
The breed was developed in Ireland as an all
around working
farm dog and hunter of small game.
In the past,
dogs would be involved in hunting or helping
around the
farm, which means they had a lot of time to run
around and release any extra energy.
Dogs are still raised as meat on
farms in South Korea, and they are still killed and butchered to order at street markets in and
around Seoul.
They've got a team of knowledgeable trainers who work with their adoptable
dogs on the
farm or where they're needed elsewhere, as well as dedicated educators who travel
around the country to share the idea of equality for «pit bull»
dogs and progressive thinking when it comes to getting
dogs adopted.
For centuries, Europeans have used
dogs to help them
around the house, the
farm, and in their work, from herding and guarding to vermin - catching.
Like other medium - sized breeds of antiquity, they probably were used as all -
around farm and companion
dogs.
The Wheaten's terrier alertness is tempered by the steady temperament of a
dog who is used to helping out
around the
farm.
Have a MTB - route
around the
farm but we opted to take all the
dogs for a walk in the hills instead.
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