Not all dogs are cut out for farm life, but some were practically born for it. When it comes to protecting chickens, certain breeds know exactly what to do even if you're not watching. These dogs have ...
Livestock guardian dogs have a reputation for always working, keeping their eyes and ears open for predators before they're close enough to attack the animals that they're supposed to be protecting.
Kenny Coogan: [00:00:00] There’s several breeds that could be considered livestock guardian dogs. What does the temperament and working drive of an Anatolian differ from the other common breeds?
Livestock guardian dogs work so hard. Very few predators are going to strike during the day: it's much easier to catch prey off-guard when they're sleeping. Take chickens for example: an opossum or a ...
The Pyrenean Mastiff is a rare livestock guardian dog that can protect a flock just a fiercely as it can serve as a human ...
They say dogs are man’s best friend, but for a livestock guardian dog, the animals are the priority. My family added a Great Pyrenees puppy to our farm last September, who we named Ava. She’s not even ...