Daze Livingstone told Newsweek that Fable can load a washing machine, bin litter, turn on kettles and close cupboards.

In the high plains of Utah, cattle ranches rely on one breed of dog above all others to keep their herds under control: the brave, intelligent and tenacious border collie. Need a New Organ?

A border collie ... mating dogs within the same family bloodline. The pups will be put on sheep at about 12 weeks old, and by 10 months old they will start working on a quiet mob of cattle.