Dogs and Horses - Man’s Best Friends

different breeds having come from different ancestors. The most significant difference between the two breeds is that the Pembroke tends to be slightly smaller and has a bobbed tail and pointy ears while Cardigan Welsh Corgis have long tails and rounded ears. Regardless of their physical differences both breeds of Corgi are great with horses and easily trained. While they are the smallest of the herding breeds ranging from 25 to 38 pounds dont let their stocky build fool you they are incredibly athletic and can be shockingly fast runners.
Hound Breeds
These are an extremely diverse group of dogs ranging from the Pharaoh Hound to the Beagle Elkhound Bloodhound and more. The English Foxhound has long been associated with horses having been traditionally used on fox hunts. They make excellent trail partners and are bred to cover long distances however they will often follow their nose rather than listen to you. Laidback independent and full of stamina with consistent training and a bit of supervision they can make a great addition to the family.
Sporting Breeds
Sporting Dogs such as Retrievers and Pointers are still some of the most popular types of dogs today. Historically found around horses they are known for their loyalty obedience and eagerness to please. 
The friendly Golden Retriever a mediumsized breed is one of the most popular of dog breeds. Intelligent willing to please and typically gentle this breed is good with kids and cats so the barn cat should approve. Often used as guide and rescue dogs and for tracking and retrieving game the Golden Retriever is a natural athlete and usually an excellent companion on trail rides. With a longer haircoat the Golden Retriever may need a bath more often during the muddy season and an extra check for burrs and ticks after each trail ride.
NonSporting Breeds
This is a group of different breeds that dont have similar characteristics but there a few that fit on the list of dogs that do well with horses. 
The Jack Russell Terrier was born in the foxhunting country in England. The breed has an affinity for horses and can be great at keeping mice and rats at bay. These terriers are incredibly popular with horse people and have been widely popularized in television and on the big screen. They are first and foremost a working dog who is fearless confident intelligent and energetic. If not properly trained and exercised they