How Ree Drummond's Dogs Help with Work on the Ranch

How Ree Drummond’s Dogs Help with Work on the Ranch

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It’s hard to say what the Drummond ranch would be without The Pioneer Woman’s dogs.

You have self-sufficient pups like Walter, the ultimate cuddle-bug couch potato, who knows how to “self-pet” if he’s not getting enough attention. Then there’s Duke, the Labrador retriever, who helps remind Ree when it’s time to get a new dog pool, especially after getting resourceful with a metal bucket a few years ago. And, of course, all of the other furry friends who provide constant entertainment, posing for the funniest dog pics and Instagram-worthy videos. Ree’s pups make up the fabric of the ranch and always show up for the family’s most important moments, intentionally or not (ahem, crashing Alex and Mauricio’s wedding reception 😂). “Our dogs are our friends, companions, and soul mates,” Ree says. “And their presence in our lives is so strongly tied to family memories and milestones.”

While you may think of these prized pooches as unruly and “free-range in every possible way,” they’re also *essential* to the goings-on at the ranch. They work their tails off, whether that’s making the family smile or running unruly cows off of the Drummond yard. So, if you’ve only seen snoozing content, here are some of the best ways Ree’s dogs “help out” around the ranch.

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1

The Bassets “Feed” the Cattle

Contrary to popular belief, it’s the dogs who feed the cattle, not Ladd. “Country dogs are just a different breed, no pun intended,” Ree says.

2

Lucy Keeps the Hounds In Line

It’s hard for Ree to corral the labs, but Lucy is great at getting the hounds to quiet down. 😂

3

Presley Stands “Guard” on Ree’s Walks

Unlike the floppy-eared, nap-loving hounds, Presley has a real job: To stand on the porch and make sure his humans are taken care of. “When I take walks down the road, the labs and Bassets typically run out in the pasture to chase rabbits or butterflies,” says Ree. “But not Presley. He is by my side the entire time, just in case I ever need him.”

4

Some Pups Are Successful Cattle Herders

Basset hounds aren’t your typical working dogs, but sometimes, they get the job done!

5

And Some Are Not So Successful

6

They Keep Ree on Her Toes

Both literally and figuratively! If they’re not watching Ree practice her ballet skills, they might be hiding in the bushes, just waiting to give Ree a scare.

7

Fred Provides Necessary Snuggles

Snuggles are very necessary on a ranch. Snuggles are a lot of hard work.

8

Duke Helps Film ‘The Pioneer Woman’ Show

Duke does the essential work of ensuring no crumb is left behind. “The real star of the show is Duke, whose pookie headedness hovers here and there throughout the recipes.”

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