Livestock Protection Dogs

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Anatolian Shepherds are courageous and were once used as war dogs.
Anatolian Shepherds are courageous and were once used as war dogs.
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The Maremma is a bit smaller and friendlier than the other guardians, which makes it well suited to farms.
The Maremma is a bit smaller and friendlier than the other guardians, which makes it well suited to farms.
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The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the world's oldest breeds.
The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the world's oldest breeds.
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This Komondor pop's distinctive coat is not fully developed yet.
This Komondor pop's distinctive coat is not fully developed yet.
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The Shar Planinetz is from Yugoslavia.
The Shar Planinetz is from Yugoslavia.
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The Hungarian Kuvasz enjoys watching his charges from higher elevations.
The Hungarian Kuvasz enjoys watching his charges from higher elevations.

Predatory animals are a source of continual frustration to
most homesteaders who raise livestock. A quietly foraging
flock of sheep or hens will too often provide an easy meal
to such animals as coyotes and foxes. Worse yet, wild dog
packs — which often include tame canines that are allowed to

  • Published on Jan 1, 1982
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