Working dogs can be seen herding cattle or sheep and are
also used to guard poultry from foxes and cats. A report in 2019 stated that there were
over 270,000 stock herding dogs in Australia. Some popular breeds for farm work include
Border Collies, Kelpies, Maremmas and Australian Cattle Dogs.
Having been developed to work closely with their human families, working dogs tend to
bond easily and intensely with them. They should also be accepting and friendly with
visitors and people they meet on the street, at the veterinarian, and the groomer.
Meet the Working Dogs