The Farm Dog Who Runs the Ranch | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Meet Red, a six-year-old heeler from Byron, Georgia, who’s basically running the farm—herding horses, chasing critters, and following his owner everywhere. He’s not just a dog; he’s a farm hero competing for Georgia’s 2026 Farm Dog of the Year, proving that farm dogs do way more than fetch—they protect, patrol, and bring joy. Though he’s friendly to everyone (even the coyotes and snakes aren’t safe), he’s got a frisbee obsession that requires premium toys. His owner, Sue Patterson, entered him after a Georgia Farm Bureau email and has done so for three years. She doesn’t care if he wins—he’s…