Airedale Terrier: Largest terrier, versatile farm dogs with prey drive. Excellent vermin catchers, keen protectors of land, and can aid in driving livestock.
Australian Cattle Dog: Hardy and determined livestock drivers. Loyal, intelligent, eager to please. Territorial, good watchdogs, need socialization to manage guarding instincts.
Australian Shepherds: U.S. herders, intelligent, energetic, loyal. Associated with cattle herding in the American West. Affectionate, need mental stimulation, exercise.
Border Collies: Developed on Scottish-English border for herding sheep. Highly intelligent, obedient, loyal, eager to please. Strong work ethic, thrive with a job.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Small herding breed from Wales. Smart, hardworking, affectionate. Queen Elizabeth II's favorite. Popular family pet, need exercise, socialization.
Anatolian Shepherds: Powerful Turkish livestock guardians. Resilient, intelligent, problem solvers. Excellent guarding instincts, not overly aggressive or prone to excessive barking.
Dutch Shepherd: Often confused with German Shepherds, but easier to train. Versatile - herding, cart-pulling, farm guarding. Loyal, affectionate, and great companions.
Great Pyrenees: Family-friendly, cold climate guardian. Originated in France-Spain mountains. Calm, affectionate, devoted. Gentle with family, excellent watchdogs.
German Shepherd: Intelligent, versatile working dog. Loyal, trainable, protective. Good for farms. Needs positive training, socialization. Strong guarding instincts.
Jack Russell Terrier: Ideal for pest control on farms. Brave, determined vermin catchers with lots of personality. Hardy, healthy, and playful. Requires consistent training.