Farm guard dog

Livestock guardian dogs are full time shepherds. They know what is normal and typical activity on the farm and are suspicious of change and anything being out of place. They know when something is wrong with a sheep and will be nervous and sometimes refuse to eat until I find the problem. They are t

The Karakachan is a Bulgarian dog breed. Its primary use is as a livestock protection dog. They make wonderful pets as well.

Sarplaninac female - livestock guard dog

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.

Not just any dog has the instincts for the job. Dedicated, wise, and noble, LGDs are less a pet than an independent contractor.

From guarding livestock to herding other farm animals, dogs have played an integral role helping farmers maintain order and protecting livestock from predators. But not all dog breeds were meant for the rigors of the rural life. Here are the six best farm dog breeds that enjoy life in the country.

Maremmano abruzzese livestock guardian dog

Learn how to train farm dogs for herding and livestock guarding by understand the key principles that go into the training of cattle and farm dogs.

Maremma Sheepdog

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...

Alpacas are social herd animals that live in family groups consisting of a territorial alpha male, females and their young. They are gentle, inquisitive, intelligent and observant. As they are a prey animal, they are cautious and nervous if they feel threatened. They like having their own space and may not like an unfamiliar alpaca or human getting close, especially from behind. They warn the herd about intruders by making sharp, noisy inhalations that sound like a high pitch burro bray. The…

Great Pyrenees Guarding Sheep. Two loves--big dog and fiber farm.

New Zealand Farm Working Dogs, Huntaways and Heading Dogs.