Since getting animals on our homestead, especially smaller animals such as chicken (& other birds) & goats, we knew we would have to figure out a way to protect them from predators. After a run in with one of our neighbors dogs getting into one of the goat pastures, we finally made the decision to go to the Eddy Family Farm in Oklahoma to get a livestock guardian dog...we brought him home to Florida & decided to name him Thor.
We have had instance's where our LGD Thor had to step up & do his job but this is the first time he killed a predator(s); he usually sucessfully runs them off. We also bring you along as we continue to get a jumpstart on our spring cleaning to minimize the workload in the future.
Information on LGD's:
What is a livestock guardian dog:
A livestock guardian dog (LGD) is a dog type bred for the purpose of protecting livestock from predators.
Livestock guardian dogs stay with the group of animals they protect as a full-time member of the flock or herd.[1] Their ability to guard their herd is mainly instinctive, as the dog is bonded to the herd from an early age.[2] Unlike herding dogs which control the movement of livestock, LGDs blend in with them, watching for intruders within the flock. The mere presence of a guardian dog is usually enough to ward off some predators, and LGDs confront predators by vocal intimidation, barking, and displaying very aggressive behavior. The dog may attack or fight with a predator if it cannot drive it away.
What are the top livestock guardian dog breeds?
- Anataloian Shepherd
- Great Pyrenees (This is Thors breed)
- Komondor
- Kuvasz
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Pyrenean Mastiff
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