A Bouvier is a 90 lb flock
guarding breed with a soft curly coat that needs regular grooming.
You would have to cross breed some of the flock
guarding breeds with dogs that can take the heat and not need to drink a lot of water.
Not exact matches
The sanctuary also runs an Anatolian sheepdog project which
breeds and places Anatolian
guard dogs
with farmer's flocks to ward off predators.
The alphas — a top male and female — get
breeding priority, while the others help
with such group activities as babysitting and
guard duty.
The GSD is one of the most popular
breeds worldwide
with historical working roles that include herding,
guarding, police, military and guide - dog work.
Then scientists supplied Cao de Gado Transmontanos, a large though lean and agile dog developed in a mountainous region of Portugal; Karakachans, developed by nomadic sheepherders in a mountainous area of Bulgaria; and Kangals, another powerful
breed with an instinct for
guarding, this one originating in Turkey.
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Guards red,
with black interior and red piping, and is a stunning example of the
breed.
What is happening worldwide some breeders are
breeding pretty dogs
with no natural instincts to
guard and protect, yes the dogs will bark behind the fence but I bet you if you jump that fence the dog will take off to save himself, sorry but I don't care how good looking that dog is or how much he costs if he / she will not protect me and my household that dog has no value to me..
In the European
guard dog experiment, Young said researchers will track the costs of the different
breeds and compare them
with current
breeds, factoring costs such as food and veterinary visits.
As a meat goat producer in Central Oregon, Jennifer Cole of Tumalo said there is no need to experiment
with the different
breeds of European
guard dogs.
Learn what makes a Basenji not a Beagle, which
breeds are best
with kids or for high - rise city living (and why that is not a Border Collie), and get expert information on
guard and personal protection
breeds.
We like working
with greyhounds because we do not have to train over any strong genetically
bred instincts and drives (such as protection /
guarding, being territorial, herding, dog aggression, or hunting).
The initial work has also been done for a weaver who runs a small flock of colored sheep, a farmer storing feed grain in his barn, a flock - owner in wolf territory, a recreational musher, a rabbit hunter, and a pet owner
with an interest in any of the characteristics of the herding,
guarding, terrier, working, or hound dogs; what remains is to find just the right
breed to match the lifestyle and personality of the owner.
The colour of
guarding dogs
breed is usually white or grey, but some of the
breeds are brown
with darker markings.
While she may dispute the need to test for a better
breed, Cole does agree
with Young that
guard dogs could help livestock producers and wolves co-exist.
Pictures, videos, and a description of five of the best shepherds used as personal protection and
guard dogs,
with details on the smartest
breeds that learn quickly.
This cat like
breed is often not quite so friendly
with people they aren't quite familiar
with, and they can also have some trouble
with eyesight in terms of their peripheral vision, but they are somewhat good
guard dogs for homes and families.
Find out which
breeds are best for high - rise living (and why Border Collies aren't), which
breeds really are best
with kids, or learn more about the
guarding and personal protection
breeds.
«If all [visitors] have free access to your house, it's not a good idea to get a rottweiler or German shepherd or Bouvier des Flandres or other
guarding breed — they will be confused and find it hard to cope
with the home being Grand Central Station,» she says.
Crossing the now - extinct Old English Bulldog
with the largest of the Mastiff
breeds the English Mastiff produced the perfect
guard dog, and they retain this
guarding instinct today although they are more often beloved family pets.
Lots of
guarding breeds are this way, and you aren't going to get a good result in dealing
with their distrust and aggression using clickers and treats.
Kathleen Kistler, who retired as executive director of the Sequoia Humane Society last week, said that it is not unusual for dogs to bite when their food is fiddled
with: It's called resource
guarding and lots of dogs do it, regardless of
breed.
You may find that your dog is standoffish
with strangers at first (a good quality in a
guard dog) but this
breed is loving and affectionate towards friends and family members.
He is one of the more commonly banned dog
breeds that is considered naturally aggressive yet the United Kennel Club describes him as ``... not the best choice for a
guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even
with strangers.
Some examples of a dog that we would deem not suitable for a home
with small children would be one that is senior and fragile, a giant
breed with resource
guarding or a timid, fearful dog that has not been socialized
with children.
Again, intact males do not make good
guard animals because they may become protective of does during the
breeding season and they may become very aggressive
with people.
Double - coated
breeds like Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds have thick fur
with a soft downy undercoat and coarse
guard hairs on the top layer.
As
with all livestock
guarding dogs, Komondors have been
bred for many centuries to make efficient use of their food.
Some boxers also enjoy the role of
guard dog, a trait that hearkens back to the
breed's origins in Germany, a result of crossing the bullenbeisser
with the English bulldog.
(This is a
breed that will lovingly
guard a baby lamb, but, if a predator poses a threat, a Pyr will generally dispatch the danger in a fierce and lightening - like manner) In other words, if
bred, raised, and treated correctly, this is not a dog to fear, but one to treat
with respect and understanding of traits that are naturally characteristic.
Do not buy this
breed if you are not prepared to live
with a
guard dog.
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Breeds in the Working Group were developed to assist humans
with specific tasks, such as
guarding, sledding / carting, and rescue.
[6] Coupled
with their strength, this trait makes the
breed desirable as police,
guard and search and rescue dogs, as they are able to quickly learn various tasks and interpret instructions better than other
breeds.
Jojo must go to a family who has experience
with the corso
breed or other similar
breeds with guarding tendencies.
Popularity of the
breed rose dramatically after World War I, when returning soldiers told of the heroic dogs» work
with the Red Cross, at the front, for the police, and on
guard duty.
Dog
Breed Standards lists all dog
breeds with pictures a-z, companion dogs,
guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding and working dogs, small dogs, big dogs, dogs that don't shed (hypoallergenic), designer dogs and rare dog
breeds.
In fact, some owners of dogs who are
bred to
guard (German Shepherds and Rottweilers, for example) reported their dog seemed quite stressed
with the constant talk and noises going on in the house.
They are renowned for their stamina and intelligence others such as the Pyrenean mountain dog were
bred to live
with the flock and
guard them from predators.
They were
bred to be
guards and they will attack if you try to interact
with them.
They are a
breed intended for flock
guarding, but this is not to be confused
with herding.
Once the dogs came to the United States, they were
bred with other dogs to create a larger dog that could do farm work, helping to hunt, be a companion, and
guard the property.
Since these dogs are actually one of the
guard dog
breeds, not everyone will agree
with this choice.
Alongside the German Shepard, the Rottweiler is another dog
breed recognizable as a
guard dog, but
with a significantly higher bite strength at 328 psi.
This large
breed was initially used to
guard flocks, they were naturally nocturnal and their white fur allowed them to blend in
with the sheep and surprise would - be attackers.
Extra caution and care should be taken when selecting and placing those dogs that are mixed
with guard dog
breeds including but not limited to Neapolitan Mastiffs, Dogue de Bourdeaux, Fila Brasileiro, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, Rottweilers, German Shepherds and others.
The
breed's character and shape evolved from its use
with Foxhound packs and by the shepherds to
guard the sheep and lambs against foxes.
Doing some research on family
guard dogs I came across this
breed along
with the boerboel and cane corso.
C. Rescuing pit bulls mixed
with guarding breeds is strongly discouraged.
Whether you are getting a
guard breed or a companion
breed, all dogs on this list are suited to people who plan to spend a lot of time
with their four - legged family member.
Like a typical
guard breed, they are aloof
with strangers and can be that way
with other dogs.