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Livestock Herding Dogs vs. Livestock Guardian Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. There is a clear distinction between livestock herding dogs and those that are bred to guard livestock. As the ...

Kenny Coogan: [00:00:00] There’s several breeds that could be considered livestock guardian dogs. What does the temperament and working drive of an Anatolian differ from the other common breeds?

Livestock guardian dogs have a reputation for always working, keeping their eyes and ears open for predators before they're close enough to attack the animals that they're supposed to be protecting.

As livestock guardian dogs grow in popularity, a Northern Michigan preservation program is drawing attention to the quiet loss of functional working traits. Brotherbear Acres focuses on raising ...

A major training milestone at Gold Shaw Farm occurs as the livestock guardian dog is introduced to a new batch of goslings.

Gold Shaw Farm documents the messy and necessary process of bathing a giant livestock guardian dog during the winter months.

The Pyrenean Mastiff is a rare livestock guardian dog that can protect a flock just a fiercely as it can serve as a human companion. Read More ...

Livestock guardian dogs protect livestock including sheep, goats and cattle from predators such as bears, wolves and even robbers. Rather than move their animals around, like a herding breed would, ...