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Often used as hunting dogs as well as farm dogs, this breed is known for being highly intelligent and athletic. They need plenty of exercise and so are well suited to the open spaces on farms. 12.
The Australian Cattle Dog or "blue heeler" is a popular ranch dog in the US, as is the Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, and related crossbreds. It may be difficult or impossible to use dogs in hot, dry or burry conditions. The use of some dogs on cows with young calves may be counterproductive as cows will chase dogs that work too close to them.
The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America, a forest-dwelling creature whose range covers much of the boreal forest in Canada to the northern United States. It is a member of the mustelid family, and is the only living member of the genus Pekania. It is sometimes referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not ...
Fischer is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 484 and 32, 20 mi (32 km) northwest of New Braunfels, 8 mi (13 km) southeast of Blanco, and 4 mi (6.4 km) north of Canyon Lake in the Texas Hill Country of northern Comal County. [2]
Fuegian dog or Yaghan dog† [46] Culpeo or Andean fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) date uncertain [47] Argentina, Chile: hunting, guarding, warmth, pets Tame, slight physical changes Extinct 1c Carnivora: Domestic ferret (Mustela furo) European polecat (Mustela putorius) 1500 BCE [48] North Africa: hunting, racing, pest control, show, pets Tame ...
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was founded in Graham by forty ranchers from Palo Pinto County, Young County, Parker County, and Shackelford County, including C.C. Slaughter and James C. Loving. [1] [2] [3] Loving was the secretary and later treasurer of the organization until his death in 1902. [2]
A livestock guardian dog (LGD) is a dog type bred for the purpose of protecting livestock from predators. Livestock guardian dogs stay with the group of animals they protect as a full-time member of the flock or herd. [1] Their ability to guard their herd is mainly instinctive, as the dog is bonded to the herd from an early age. [2]
East Central Texas forests are distinguished from the adjacent Texas blackland prairies and Western Gulf coastal grasslands by their greater tree density. On the other hand, they are more open and have a greater concentration of hardwoods than the forests of the Piney Woods. [1] The climate is hot and humid. [2]