Farm Dogs

Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds. The first comprehensive book to focus specifically on the fascinating world of working farm dogs, this highly photographic breed guide features 93 breeds of livestock guardians, herders, terriers, and other canines who have served as highly valued, working partners on the farm for generations. In-depth text highlights the history, temperament, and training that make these dogs uniquely qualified for their working roles. Janet Vorwald Dohner is the author of The Encyclopedia of Animal Predators, Farm Dogs, and Livestock Guardians. She has 35 years of experience on her small family farm and has relied on livestock guard dogs and corgis with her sheep, goats, and poultry. She writes for magazines, including Modern Farmer and Mother Earth News, and she gives presentations on livestock guardians and predator control at various conferences. Dohner is a board member of the Kangal Dog Club of America and a member of several learning communities for working dogs.  Companions, Partners, Friends



It's one of the greatest stories ever told: how humans and canines teamed up, eons ago, for mutual survival. In this stunning yet practical guide, Janet Vorwald Dohner shares the history, breed standards, and traits of 93 working breeds, from the familiar Border Collie and Dachsund to the less-known Kangal Dog and Swedish Lapphund. Whether you want a multipurpose farm partner or a four-legged family companion, here is the ultimate guide to herders, terriers and earthdogs, livestock guardians, and all-purpose farm dogs. Introduction

1  A Short History of Man and Dog Together

2  Understanding the Working Farm Dog

3  Choosing the Right Dog

4  Livestock Guardian Dogs

  Akbash Dog

  Anatolian Shepherd Dog

  Armenian Gampr

  Caucasian Ovcharka

  Central Asian Shepherd

  Estrela Mountain Dog

  Great Pyrenees

  Kangal Dog

  Karakachan Dog

  Komondor

  Kuvasz

  Maremma Sheepdog

  Polish Tatra Sheepdog

  Pyrenean Mastiff

  Sarplaninac

  Slovensky Cuvac

  Spanish Mastiff

  Tibetan Mastiff

  Tornjak

  Additional LGD Breeds

5  Herding Dogs

  Australian Cattle Dog

  Australian Shepherd

  Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

  Bearded Collie

  Beauceron

  Bergamasco Sheepdog

  Berger Picard

  Border Collie

  Briard

  Cardigan Welsh Corgi

  Rough and Smooth Collies

  Dutch Shepherd Dog

  English Shepherd

  German Shepherd Dog

  Icelandic Sheepdog

  Lancashire Heeler

  Finnish Lapphund and Swedish Lapphund

  Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

  Mudi

  Norwegian Buhund

  Old English Sheepdog

  Pembroke Welsh Corgi

  Polish Lowland Sheepdog

  Puli

  Pyrenean Shepherd

  Samoyed

  Schapendoes

  Shetland Sheepdog

  Additional Herding Breeds

6  Terriers and Earthdogs

  Australian Terrier

  Border Terrier

  Cairn Terrier

  Dachshund

  Fox Terrier

  Irish Terrier

  Jack Russell, Parson Russell, and Russell Terriers

  Lakeland Terrier

  Miniature Schnauzer

  Norfolk and Norwich Terriers

  Patterdale Terrier

  Rat Terrier

  Additional Terrier Breeds

7  Traditional and Multipurpose Farm Dogs

  Airedale Terrier

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