As
a livestock guarding breed, the Slovak Cuvac has strong protective instincts.
Not exact matches
Their original — and current — purpose as a
breed is to
guard smaller
livestock against predators like coyotes, foxes, and mountain lions.
Whether they were
bred to
guard property, pull sleds, protect
livestock or perform water rescues, these dogs have what it takes to get the job done.
Dogs have been selectively
bred for thousands of years to
guard and protect persons,
livestock and territory.
This is due to its German Shepherd relatives, who were
bred to herd and
guard livestock.
Our dogs are
bred and tested for their working qualities: - Obedience - Protection /
guard - Endurance - Physical Soundness - Mental soundness -
Livestock guarding
In most dog circles, the «working»
breeds have always been considered as those that originally did such work as herding or
guarding livestock, pulling loads, and protecting property.
Although the Russian Empire and its people made very extensive use of fierce hunting and
livestock guarding dogs, most of the
breeds available to them were not trainable enough be used effectively by a modern military.
For centuries, Turkish shepherds have
bred dogs to aid them in
guarding their far - flung
livestock.
The Maremma Sheepdog is an Italian dog
breed known for
guarding livestock and other small animals.
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.
Developed in Hungry, the Puli is a small to medium - sized
breed that is primarily used for herding purposes, as well as for
guarding livestock.
The Kuvasz is a
breed of ancient Hungarian dog that was originally used for
guarding livestock.
Most
breeds were developed to do some type of work — herding sheep or cattle, hunting pheasants, retrieving ducks, hunting rabbits or raccoons, killing barnyard vermin, protecting
livestock,
guarding estates, pulling carts or sleds, and police / military work.
The American Kennel Association says this about the
breed: «Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working
guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect
livestock.
However, they have a
guarding nature, due to the fact that they were originally
bred to
guard livestock, which means that they are wary of strangers.
The original outstanding dogs that were used to herd and
guard sheep or
livestock in the 1800's were further enhanced through
breeding and natural selection.
The Anatolian is a working - class dog that weighs between 110 and 150 pounds and is
bred for
guarding livestock.
Originally
bred to
guard livestock, the Bergamasco is athletic and makes a good companion.
King of the Hungarian
livestock guarding dogs, the Komondor, is one of the most unusual
breeds seen in the United States today.
Nevertheless, some
breeds are known to display traits advantageous to
guarding livestock.
As with all
livestock guarding dogs, Komondors have been
bred for many centuries to make efficient use of their food.
This large
breed was commonly utilized as a «horse,» being used as a draft dog in addition to being used for
guarding and herding
livestock.
A popular and versatile German
breed, the Leonberger is known for its ability to
guard livestock, participate in search and rescue and work in tracking.
The Fila Brasileiro is a large
breed of dog developed in Brazil to
guard livestock, protect the homestead, and chase down runaway slaves.
Unlike the Azawakh, they do not work as
livestock guard dogs since the Berbers have another
breed that serves this purpose (the Aidi, or Kelb Rihali).
These dogs were primarily
bred to work for a specific task, from protecting
livestock to
guarding property or hunting.
The Austrian Pinscher is a medium large
breed of pinscher - type dog from Austria, where dogs of the type were originally farm dogs, keeping barns free of rats and acting as home
guards,
livestock guardians, and drovers.
What is known is that this is an ancient
breed that originated in Tibet and was used to
guard livestock and property.
He is a working
guard dog
bred to protect
livestock.
Originally
bred for
guarding livestock, the Pyr is used to working and thinking on his own.
It is a hard - working
breed whose function is to
guard its flock; that flock may be defined as anything from a person or family, to
livestock such as horses, llamas, ostriches, sheep, chickens, or goats.
Bred for
guarding livestock in frigid temperatures, the Kuvasz is used to going days without any human guidance.
History and Health of the Mastiff Dog
Breed: The origin of the Mastiff is unknown, but Caesar left a written account of the breed when the Romans invaded Britain in 55 B.C. Throughout its history, the Mastiff has been used as a guard dog, watch dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for lives
Breed: The origin of the Mastiff is unknown, but Caesar left a written account of the
breed when the Romans invaded Britain in 55 B.C. Throughout its history, the Mastiff has been used as a guard dog, watch dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for lives
breed when the Romans invaded Britain in 55 B.C. Throughout its history, the Mastiff has been used as a
guard dog, watch dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a
guard for
livestock.
It is assumed that the
breed is over 1000 years old, and throughout its history the Tibetan Mastiff has been used as a
guard dog for homes and
livestock.
Breed histories and modern dog lore indicate that the Norwegian Elkhound barked to lead the hunter to the cornered moose;
livestock guard dogs barked to alert shepherds to intruders and to warn trespassers not to bother the flock; palace
guard dogs also barked to warn of invaders and prowlers; hounds bayed their way to the rabbit, raccoon, or fox; and terriers barked to mark their progress as they chased their quarry above and below ground.
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breed dogs specifically to
guard livestock.
History and Facts:
Bred for herding and
guarding livestock, the Malinois was originally recognized as the Belgian Shepherd in 1891.
Everyone who trains or shows a dog; everyone who works with a herding dog, a search and rescue dog, a therapy dog, a retriever, a pointer, a flushing spaniel, or a
livestock guard dog; everyone who competes in sled dog races or weight pulls or draft dog tests; and everyone who
breeds dogs must learn to speak with a single voice that says «Stop.
From the USDA project to determine the value of certain
breeds as
livestock guard dogs to the in - depth understanding about training and behavior from service dog organizations and the studies of structure and health in sled dogs and racing dogs, these breeders have coordinated efforts with veterinarians and other professionals and thereby greatly enhanced the base of knowledge about dogs.
They were originally
bred to
guard livestock in the Pyrenean Mountains of France and Spain where the temperature was obviously much lower than most places.
St. Bernards were originally
bred from various
livestock guarding and herding
breeds like the Swiss Mountain Dog, also known as the Sennenhound.
I do not even remember that
breed; I am trying to put together a «Five Best
Livestock Guard Dog
Breeds» but I think you would be a lot more qualified.
As you can see, both
breeds had similar functions -
guarding and herding
livestock - as well as origin dates and locations, Belgium and Germany.
Our collective
breeding efforts have resulted in dogs born with instinctual qualities intrinsic to hunting, herding, drafting,
guarding livestock, protecting the property and family, and being a companion.
Originally
bred to work independently of people, the Kuvasz is an excellent
guard dog for people and
livestock.
The earliest written description of the Komondor dates back to the 16th century, but the
breed was around long before that,
guarding livestock herds in his native Hungary.
Guard Dogs: A large number of working dogs were bred to serve primarily as guard dogs, watching over people, property, or lives
Guard Dogs: A large number of working dogs were
bred to serve primarily as
guard dogs, watching over people, property, or lives
guard dogs, watching over people, property, or
livestock.
History and Health of the Collie Dog
Breed: The Collie was
bred as a herding and working dog, not for
guarding purposes but to manage, drive, and herd the
livestock instead.
The UKC
breed standard for the Sarplaninac describes the
breed as having «a typical
livestock guarding temperament highly intelligent and independent.»