Friday Feature: 2026 Farm Dog of the Year

by | Jan 23, 2026 | Ag in the News, Awards & Recognition, Beef Cattle, Feature Video, General Agriculture, Livestock

This week’s featured video was published by American Farm Bureau to share the story of the 2026 Farm Dog of the Year.  Max is a 4-year-old Border Collie owned by Oklahoma Farm Bureau members John, Charla and Brynley Enns.  As the winner of this recognition, Max’s family received $5,000 in prize money, a trophy plate, a year’s supply of Pro-Plan dog food, and other Purina products for Max.

Max’s primary role is to herd beef cattle on the Enns’ farm. His assistance is invaluable for John, who is disabled and uses a mobility scooter. Moving “momma cows” and their growing calves from pasture to pasture so they have access to nutritious, fresh grass is a recurring chore for John and Max.

“I can’t image doing this without Max,” John said. “Max is not only a working dog, he’s great with the family.” After a long day of herding boisterous cattle on mostly hilly terrain, Max often accompanies John and Charla to pick daughter Brynley up from school. Balancing farming with a disability and family life while navigating today’s challenging farm economy would test anyone. But John remains undeterred. “Together, we make things work,” he said.  Source:Farm Bureau Names 2026 Farm Dog of the Year

Interested in nominating your farm dog for 2027?  You can learn more about the program through the Farm Dog of the Year website.

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