When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best farm dogs are often the life and soul of the whole enterprise!

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.

The Farm Dog of the Year contest, now in its eighth year, celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers. The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestlé Purina ...

The best farm dogs are often the life and soul of the whole enterprise! Whether you’re farming crops, looking after livestock or you’ve got a small holding with a handful of animals, a farm dog can ...