From Icelandic Sheepdogs to Australian Shepherds, these shepherd breeds are loyal, intelligent, and have a built-in instinct to protect their owners.

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She’s the author of 34 books, including Barron’s Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds. As their name suggests, Icelandic sheepdogs originated from Iceland, dating all the way back to the time of the ...

The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native dog breed, brought to the island by Viking settlers over a thousand years ago. This spunky, medium-sized herder has a thick, weather-resistant coat ...

Early socialization is essential to curb excessive barking, a natural trait of herding dogs. Fun fact: Icelandic Sheepdogs are so revered that their lineage is carefully maintained by the Icelandic ...

What a cutie pie! Pluto is the perfect name for this brave, beautiful, and mysterious boy. He has that classic Rottweiler ...

This long-haired dog breed is a true stunner. The Shetland Sheepdogs were once upon a time skilled herding dogs, which were compact Spitz-type breeds similar to today's Icelandic Sheepdog. With ...

A farm in central Massachusetts is doing things the old-fashioned way by using dogs to herd sheep, instead of ATVs.

The Sporting News tracked live updates and results, including Best in Show and winners by group and breed. This year's best ...