Livestock guardian

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

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...

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

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

The Akbash, originating from Turkey, is a magnificent dog known for its exceptional guardian instincts and unwavering loyalty.

Part II~Protecting Your Flock-LGDs In my first post about guard animals for livestock, we explored protecting your flock of sheep with the use of miniature donkeys. Today, I have asked Hannah Smith of Vinegar Ridge Farm to talk with us about LGDs or Livestock Guardian Dogs. I first met the Smith family at the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival about 11 … Read More

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

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.

We have a wonderful group of Karakachan Livestock Guardian Dog puppies! We have a few left looking for jobs of their own! They have been vet checked