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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.

Quick answer – a dog that lives on a farm. A more complete answer would describe the breeds that traditionally worked on farms or ranches and were developed specifically for that work. Fast and clever ...

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 ...