I agree with you for the most part although I have a pit bull pyranee cross that is an awesome farm dog.All my animals bring their
From: "slatehouse@earthlink.net" <slatehouse@earthlink.net>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:30 AM
Subject: RE: [CHICKENS-101] Marlene--Livestock Guard Dogs
Janet,
> I would like to get a livestock guard dog. I see under your signature
you raise Anatolians.
I don't breed anymore, but I will always have LGDs
> What breeds make good livestock guard dogs?
there are a number of breeds that fall into this category, the most popular
in the US are Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd (that includes subgroups
like Kangal and Akbash), Kuvasz, Maremma and mixes thereof.
What you don't want to get is an LGD breed mixed with a breed that is not
an LGD breed, you will NOT get the best of both worlds as is so often
promised.
there are also some dual purpose breeds like the English Shepherd, they
guard and herd, but due to their small size, I would not want to rely on
them to deal with stray dogs or coyotes.
depending on how your property is set up and the numbers and types of
predators you have, one LGD is often not enough.
there is good info about breeds etc. on www.lgd.org
> How old do you get a puppy? Can it be a house dog/livestock guard dog?
yes they can be general farm dogs, meaning guarding the property including
the house and coming inside. Much of a dog's function depends on the
individual ranch. The puppy should not be younger than 8 weeks and it is a
must that the puppies have been handled by humans on a regular basis
growing up. If puppies are adequately handled and given some basic training
to walking on a leash, riding in a car etc at the breeder's home, it can be
adventagous to get them a bit older as they can learn valuable lessons
while still with their mother and other adults at the place of birth.
However if not much in regards to that is being done, then it's better to
get them at 8 weeks and do the training and socialization yourself.
Run from those breeders who have not handled their puppies, you do not want
a big dog that won't come near peeople and cannot be handled for grooming
or treating illness/injury.
Marlene
Nevada, USA
www.anatolians-of-zaltana.com
babies to him. Popular also are Ausies and border collies. known for herding but also excellent guardians.
From: "slatehouse@earthlink.net" <slatehouse@earthlink.net>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:30 AM
Subject: RE: [CHICKENS-101] Marlene--Livestock Guard Dogs
Janet,
> I would like to get a livestock guard dog. I see under your signature
you raise Anatolians.
I don't breed anymore, but I will always have LGDs
> What breeds make good livestock guard dogs?
there are a number of breeds that fall into this category, the most popular
in the US are Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd (that includes subgroups
like Kangal and Akbash), Kuvasz, Maremma and mixes thereof.
What you don't want to get is an LGD breed mixed with a breed that is not
an LGD breed, you will NOT get the best of both worlds as is so often
promised.
there are also some dual purpose breeds like the English Shepherd, they
guard and herd, but due to their small size, I would not want to rely on
them to deal with stray dogs or coyotes.
depending on how your property is set up and the numbers and types of
predators you have, one LGD is often not enough.
there is good info about breeds etc. on www.lgd.org
> How old do you get a puppy? Can it be a house dog/livestock guard dog?
yes they can be general farm dogs, meaning guarding the property including
the house and coming inside. Much of a dog's function depends on the
individual ranch. The puppy should not be younger than 8 weeks and it is a
must that the puppies have been handled by humans on a regular basis
growing up. If puppies are adequately handled and given some basic training
to walking on a leash, riding in a car etc at the breeder's home, it can be
adventagous to get them a bit older as they can learn valuable lessons
while still with their mother and other adults at the place of birth.
However if not much in regards to that is being done, then it's better to
get them at 8 weeks and do the training and socialization yourself.
Run from those breeders who have not handled their puppies, you do not want
a big dog that won't come near peeople and cannot be handled for grooming
or treating illness/injury.
Marlene
Nevada, USA
www.anatolians-of-zaltana.com
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