From chasing off pests to herding and guarding stubborn sheep against predators, these canines can probably do it all. But ...

A key finding is that dog breeds with a guarding or herding background tend to be more devoted to specific families or individuals. Some dogs even risk their lives to protect their owners.

Dogs are best friends for life. They cheer you up, calm you down, and help ease your workload with their unique abilities.

Nancy Koval travelled all the way from Kenora, Ontario to Prince Albert with her 4-year-old Saluki named Gibson. She said ...