BouviersThe cattle industry, past and present, would be nothing without the help of man's best friend. Sheepdogs are the most well-known working dogs. These unique dogs have a herding instinct, and with the right training, they will help a farmer or rancher move their herd without any problems, as long as the dog responds to the rancher's hand signals and whistles. The best way to train a dog is to have it work alongside an already experienced dog. They are lively, alert, responsive and extremely intelligent. Many dogs have evolved to become simply show dogs or pets, but a few are still used on farms and ranches. Sheepdogs date back as far as biblical times. These early dogs were used to prevent livestock from wandering away or to protect the herd from wolves if the breeder had sheep. These dogs grew up with the herd and treated these animals as if they were part of the pack. Border Collie The most notable herding dog is the Collie. These dogs date back to the 19th century, but recent research shows that they were part of the Roman invasion. There are many names for the Collie, such as Coll, Colley, Coally and Coaly. Do not confuse the Working Collie with the Show Collie. They are completely different dogs. These dogs were originally bred to herd and herd livestock and were primarily destroyers, not preservers. These dogs bark and snap but never bite. They can herd alone and were once left with the herd for months at a time when the breeder left food out but essentially left the dog to fend for itself. If necessary, the dog even fought wild animals. These dogs would bring the herd back to the ranch in the spring. They are gentle and fearless...... middle of paper ...... I wonder if these dogs are recognized as the most famous working dogs in the world. The many types of herding dogs are all hardworking and responsive. In present and past lifestyles, herding dogs are essential to the success of a farm or ranch, as they helped the farmer or rancher move the herd with little or no effort from the from the breeder. Work CitedBrown, Beth. Dogs. New York: The Lion Press, 1968. Palmer, Joan. Dog Facts. New York: Dorset Press, 1991. Poortvliet, Rein. Dogs. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1983. Singer, Marilyn. A dog should do what a dog should do. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2000. Smith, Guy N. Sporting and Working Dogs. Surrey, England: Spur Publications, 1979. The Complete Book on Dogs. New York: Howell Book House Inc., 1980. Wilcox, Charlotte. The collie. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1999.