This lanky French herding dog was bred to herd sheep and cattle almost went extinct after the two World Wars. Today it remains a rare breed. With their hallmark scruffy coat and upright ears ...

With herding breeds' biddability and working histories in mind, here are several dogs often associated with easier training: "Bred in the UK to herd sheep across vast and uneven terrain," says ...

Hailing from the Shetland Islands of Scotland in the 18th century, Shetland Sheepdogs – or Shelties, as they are they also known – were bred to herd sheep and guard livestock ... Since they’re a ...