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The article discusses the role of sheep dogs in sheep herding in Wales. It highlights Border collie for its herding instinct, energy and natural intelligence which are essential for the job. It states that the herding instinct possessed by sheep dogs is a part of their predatory behavior wherein they prefer to herd than to kill. It also states that sheep dogs were commanded through words depending on the handler's tone of voice or whistles which vary with its length, tone and pitch.

The article discusses how to raise a sheep. It mentions how sheep is a good alternative to cattle as it requires a smaller space but may also provide some problems such as being vulnerable to parasites. The close to a hundred types of sheep in North America differ in climate and needs for pasture and choosing the ideal sheep depends on the purpose they would serve. As an example, the hair sheep is raised to provide meat or milk while fine-wool breeds produce wool fibers.

The article highlights the escalating popularity of the McNab shepherd, also known as the McNab sheepdog, McNab Border collie or McNab herding dog. Alexander McNab was the first to breed the McNab dog in Scotland. A McNab is a medium-sized animal that has a smooth black coat with white markings. It is cat-footed, has white-tipped tail and may have one or more white feet. McNabs are increasingly used in agility courses, fly-ball teams and search and rescue.