Home» Dogs» Caucasian Mountain Dog Puppies For Sale Also known as the Caucasian Ovcharka,
these flock guardian dogs originated 2000 years ago in the Caucasus Mountains between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea.
In the isolation of the Pyrenees Mountains over these millenniums, the breed developed the characteristics that make it unique to the group of
flock guardian dogs in general and the primarily white members of that group.
Santi Rod: What are the best
flock guardian dogs that will protect its owner its family and its flock with its life?
As
a flock guardian dog in Tibet, it is capable of confronting predators the size of wolves and leopards.
This breed is
a flock guardian dog: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/centralasianovtcharka.htm
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Ear cropping is traditional (as a
flock guardian,
dogs are at an advantage if the prey have no ears to bite at) but not required even for show
dogs.
The Morris
guardian dogs are members of the Maremma and Great Pyrenees breeds,
dogs bred by shepherds to live in harmony with the
flock.
This
dog is a
flock guardian, not a herder.
The
dogs continued to prove their worth as the
guardians of
flocks and homes, and crossed the ocean to Newfoundland in 1662 with Basque fishermen.
Developed in the 1500s as a hunter of wild boar, it also became useful as a herding
dog and
guardian of the
flock.
In their role as livestock
guardian dogs, Akbash Dogs frequently spend long hours lying with flocks or he
dogs, Akbash
Dogs frequently spend long hours lying with flocks or he
Dogs frequently spend long hours lying with
flocks or herds.
The Akbash
Dog is one of the more popular of about 30 breeds worldwide of
Flock Guardians, Livestock Protection
Dogs, or Livestock Guardian
Dogs (LGDs).
These
dogs take their name from the mountain range in southwestern Europe, where they long have been used as
guardians of the
flocks.
Akbash
Dog is an ancient
flock guardian from Turkey, measuring from 28 - 32 inches at the shoulder and weighing from 90 - 120 pounds.
Anatolian Shepherd
Dogs are regarded as
flock guardians of the mountain molossian - type by the FCI.
The Anatolian Shepherd, as a
flock guardian, instinctively protects its
flock against all predators - which category includes other
dogs.
They do have a
guardian instinct, as they're bred to be shepherd
dogs, and they can be protective of their
flock or family if necessary.
Originally bred as a
flock guardian and herder, Rottweilers are now used as guard
dogs and protective family
dogs.
The strength of these
dogs alone makes them ideal for
guardians of sheep
flocks but so too does the
dogs ability to be easily trained.
AKC Judge and
dog writer Connie Miller - whose final book The Origins of the Dog was left unfinished due to her untimely death - theorized that sheep herders selected their flock guardians from among the general camp do
dog writer Connie Miller - whose final book The Origins of the
Dog was left unfinished due to her untimely death - theorized that sheep herders selected their flock guardians from among the general camp do
Dog was left unfinished due to her untimely death - theorized that sheep herders selected their
flock guardians from among the general camp
dogs.
The Wheaten was an all - purpose working farm
dog for the struggling tenant farmers, acting as a
guardian of property, people and possessions, a vermin exterminator and a competent herder for
flocks of sheep and even herds of cattle.
Shepherd, author, and photographer, Cat Urbigkit visits with Marcie and Whistle about the
flock of sheep she keeps in the Green River basin area south of Yellowstone National Park with her amazing
guardian dogs, Abe, Rant, Rena and Luv's girl.
An Anatolian Shepherd
Dog is a rugged, imposing
flock guardian of ancient lineage.
The French - shepherd
dog, with the springy gait, is both a herder and a
flock guardian.
These
dogs take their name from the mountain range in southwestern Europe, where they have long been used as
guardians of the
flocks.
With acute hearing, exceptional eyesight, and the strength to take down wolves, horses, and even lions, the Anatolian Shepherd
Dog is a superb
guardian of his
flock.
Like most livestock
guardian dogs, they bond with the
flock; they are independent thinkers; and they must be trained to respond to their master's voice.
This pretty white
dog with the sweet face and tough nature makes an effective
flock guardian and also a protective companion.