Jan Dohner

To begin with, what is a dog breed? We often answer this question with a list of breeds recognized by an organization such as the AKC. ...

I often see folks suggesting one of the livestock guardian dog breeds or LGDs to people who want a companion dog for their suburban...

Although the sled dog breeds were not included in Farm Dogs, they are most definitely true working dogs. On a recent trip to Alaska, we...

As an important tool for coexistence, the use of livestock guardian dogs can be essential to a farm’s protection of its stock from...

It is common to receive conflicting advice on how to raise a full time working LGD. There are slightly different ways to introduce a LGD...

Winter is coming and with it lots of well-meaning folks saying that all dogs need to come inside. However, many hardworking farm or ranch...

I read this question almost every day on the various online livestock guardian dog forums. First, congratulations! Second, I hope you’ve...

The first step in selecting a LGD, is determining what role you expect him to perform. This decision can determine which puppy you choose...

You’ve done your homework – examining your needs, situation, and breed preferences – and now you are ready to select your LGD. This is an...

With the increasing use of livestock guardian dogs, we are seeing more inappropriate breeds or crossbred dogs being offered for sale as...

I'm re-posting this wonderful article here because it seems to have disappeared from the web. Written nearly twenty years ago, this is...