Livestock guardian dog

Powerful and sometimes misunderstood breeds help protect livestock from predators and they are definitely not to be confused with a typical family pet

by Paul White This is Penge a working Šarplaninac shepherd dog with little Melinda. Penge's mother died when he was only 3 days old, so Tibo...

Maremmano abruzzese livestock guardian dog

The Akbash is a large working breed first used as a livestock guardian in the plains and mountains of Turkey.

Sarplaninac female - livestock guard dog

Livestock guardian dogs are more challenging to raise than you may have thought. Here's what I wish I would have known about raising them.

50 Powerful Names For Noble Female Guard Dogs Looking for a regal name for your female guard dog, but Princess seems a little tired and over used? Consider these noble names for your loyal guard dog that evoke protection and medieval majesty for your new defender of the family pack.

Many folks are confused about which breeds are considered livestock guardians and why these breeds are different from other dog breeds. Here is an article I wrote explaining this and listed the breeds that are considered livestock guardians.

Estrela Mountain Dogs are in the working group called Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) and referred to as Cão da Serra da Estrela in their native home of Portugal which translates to “Dogs of the Mountain of the Star”. Estrelas are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in Portugal. Bred for hundreds of

Tarma Shena discusses what makes up healthy livestock guardian dog pack hierarchy, as Tanaka decides she deserves the same respect as everyone else.

Learn what are livestock guardian dogs, with a list of all the types of guard dogs for livestock, & pictures

“It is in times like these that the invaluable role of a livestock guardian dog becomes apparent. These noble canines are more than just faithful companions; they are vigilant sentinels that protect your animals from the lurking dangers of the wild. With their unwavering dedication and innate instincts, they offer an extra layer of defense that transcends the capabilities of fences and human preparation alone.” Morgan Gold, Annual 002

Domestic sheep producers throughout the world use livestock guardian dogs (also called livestock protection dogs) to protect their flocks from predators. Viewed as a non-lethal method of predator…

Are you looking for the best dog to watch over your small flock of chickens at home? Learn all about the three best livestock guardian dogs for chickens and what makes each one of them so great for your home! #farming #smallfarm #homesteding #homestead #dog #dogs #guardiandog #chicken #chickenfarming

Who Goes There? A livestock guardian dog stands on alert.

A young livestock guardian dog overlooks the prairie while the flock grazes.

Training is about the human, not the animal. Humans like things to be easy, and we’ll let a situation or behavior slide, because it’s working.