Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; 1. A Short History of Man and Dog Together; 2. Understanding the Working Farm Dog; 3. Choosing the Right Dog; 4. Livestock Guardian Dogs; Akbash Dog; Anatolian Shepherd Dog; Armenian Gampr; Caucasian Ovcharka; Central Asian Shepherd; Estrela Mountain Dog; Great Pyrenees; Kangal Dog; Karakachan Dog; Komondor; Kuvasz; Maremma Sheepdog; Polish Tatra Sheepdog; Pyrenean Mastiff; Šarplaninac; Slovensky Cuvac; Spanish Mastiff; Tibetan Mastiff; Tornjak; Additional LGD Breeds; 5. Herding Dogs; Australian Cattle Dog; Australian Shepherd.;The first comprehensive book to focus specifically on the fascinating world of working farm dogs, this highly photographic breed guide features 93 breeds of livestock guardians, herders, terriers, and other canines who have served as highly valued, working partners on the farm for generations. In-depth text highlights the history, temperament, and training that make these dogs uniquely qualified for their working roles.