When faced with the reality that herding is deep in their dogs' DNA, many owners of border collies wind up on a farm, renting -- or buying -- their dogs some sheep. WSJ's Michael M. Phillips reports.

Border Collies are considered the quintessential ... and determined herders with a playful streak. Bred for herding sheep and cattle in Scotland, Beardies are highly adaptable and can work well ...

HILLSBORO When it comes to herding sheep, a duo in Hillsboro, Ky. is a ‘chip’ off the block. George Rodgerson has owned sheep and trained border collies to compete in sheepdog competitions for over 40 ...

They are now herding sheep with a drone ... Very intelligent dogs, like Border Collies, for instance, have been used for ages by farmers around the world to herd livestock. The dogs are now ...