Best farm dogs

You need the right dog for the right homesteading and farming activities. Here are two dozen breeds to choose from.

If you're a homesteader looking for a pet dog, here is a list of the best dog breeds to fill the most commonly desired pup positions.

Homestead Dogs - the best breeds for every job. Working dog breeds on your homestead, hobby farm, backyard and urban homesteads.

Did you know that there are over 2 million farms in the United States and 570 million in the world? Here are 15 dog breeds that were made for the farm. (Some of them may even surprise you!)

It seems like a farm isn't a farm with out a good dog. There are many excellent breeds out there that will do well on a family farm. For us, we chose to bring an English Shepherd, Sunny, into our family and onto our farm. The first English Shepherd I ever met is a dog

Calm dog breeds are cuddly, quiet, and relaxed. Some dog breeds are simply calmer than others. We have listed 25 of them in this article.

February, 2018 “Which one is mine?” I asked excitedly as I looked around at all the fluffy, white Great Pyrenees puppies competing for my attention. “That one in the corner,” pointed the breeder. “Are you sure?” I asked, as I looked at it doubtfully. The puppy was fast asleep. It couldn’t even be bothered to open more than one eye even when I picked him up. “He doesn’t seem like much of a livestock guardian dog,” I thought privately as I held the sleeping puppy in my arms and looked around…

While not all breeds will have everything that you need, these are the best farm dog breeds that will offer the most bang for their buck.

Do you have a small backyard farm and need a dog to help out? Here are six of the best choices, along with the pros and cons of each type.

A livestock guardian dog is essential when homesteading or farming. The key to having a loyal working LGD is the ongoing training which occurs as a pup.