A small dude for a big job, Willy the dachshund won his family a grand prize of $1,000 for his hard work.
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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.
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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.