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.
Not exact matches
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.
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.
The Kuvasz is a
breed of ancient Hungarian
dog that was originally used for
guarding livestock.
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 livesto
Dog is a working
guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livesto
dog, possessing a superior ability to protect
livestock.
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.
King of the Hungarian
livestock guarding dogs, the Komondor, is one of the most unusual
breeds seen in the United States today.
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.
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.
He is a working
guard dog bred to protect
livestock.
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 livesto
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 livesto
dog, watch
dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for livesto
dog, police
dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for livesto
dog, search and rescue
dog, and even as a guard for livesto
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.
I
breed dogs specifically to
guard livestock.
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.
St. Bernards were originally
bred from various
livestock guarding and herding
breeds like the Swiss Mountain
Dog, also known as the Sennenhound.
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.
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 livest
Dogs: A large number of working
dogs were bred to serve primarily as guard dogs, watching over people, property, or livest
dogs were
bred to serve primarily as
guard dogs, watching over people, property, or lives
guard dogs, watching over people, property, or livest
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 inste
Dog Breed: The Collie was
bred as a herding and working
dog, not for guarding purposes but to manage, drive, and herd the livestock inste
dog, not for
guarding purposes but to manage, drive, and herd the
livestock instead.
Originated as an all - round
dog breed that love to keep itself busy in herding
livestock,
guarding the farm and pulling the carts in his native land of Switzerland, Appenzellers have the right amount of energy, are self - confident and are valuable working
dogs that are low in maintenance.