Adorable dachshund named California’s newest Farm Dog of the Year
By KGO Web Staff
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A huge congratulations are in order for California’s newest Farm Dog of the Year.
A small dude for a big job, Willy the dachshund won his family a grand prize of $1,000 for his hard work.
He helps wrangle animals on farms and ranches in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties.
Despite not being a typical herding breed, Willy is been trained to corral livestock with his bark and lively energy.
He dabbles in horseback riding and helps control critters on the farm, and he tags along on his dad’s adventures into the woods for logging work.
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