Farm dogs play a special role on farms and ranches across the country. These animals are more than beloved pets for farm families. Farm dogs take on important jobs, pitching in and lifting spirits.

Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the eighth year of the contest, supported by ...

I was thinking the other day about the dogs that have been part of my life and about how they largely fall into two categories: farm dogs and dogs that live on a farm. Both types received the same ...

Hundreds of years ago, before they were commonly accepted as household companions and members of the family, dogs served many practical roles around the homestead or farm; they were bred for herding, ...

FALMOUTH, Ky. — A blind pup from Kentucky was just named a finalist in the eighth annual American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year competition. The competition recognizes farm dogs and ...