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Working Dogs on the Farm

Summary

Steam Valley Fiber Farm in Trout Run, PA, recently hosted a field day for farmers interested in acquiring herding dogs and guardian dogs. Steam Valley Owner Phyleri Ball and AKC herding judge and dog trainer Cynthia Knowlton emonstrated the use of Border Collies and Australian Kelpie and Australian Cattle dogs to herd the farm's Border Leicester sheep. They also showed the value of Maremmas, an Italian breed of guard dog, for watching over the farm's Nubian and Angora goats.