What is a Landrace Dog Breed?
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. ...
The Challenges of an LGD Breed as a Companion Dog
I often see folks suggesting one of the livestock guardian dog breeds or LGDs to people who want a companion dog for their suburban...
Preserving the Essential Traits and Behaviors of Livestock Guardian Dogs
Kangal Dogs belong to the larger group of LGDs or livestock guardian dogs. As long time owners and board officers of the Kangal Dog Club...
Extremely Cold Weather and Working Livestock Guardian Dogs.
As an important tool for coexistence, the use of livestock guardian dogs can be essential to a farm’s protection of its stock from...
How to React to a Working Livestock Guardian Dog
Livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) are one of the most effective means of predator control. This very old method of protecting sheep, goats,...
Raising Livestock Guardian Puppies
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...
What is a Farm Dog? Making the Best Choices for Working Partners on the Farm or Ranch.
Quick answer – a dog that lives on a farm. A more complete answer would describe the breeds that traditionally worked on farms or ranches...
Winter Care for Working Farm Dogs
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...
Help! I Just Brought Home a LGD Puppy? What Should I Do to Give Him the Best Start?
I read this question almost every day on the various online livestock guardian dog forums. First, congratulations! Second, I hope you’ve...
Is This Dog a Livestock Guardian?
So we hear these questions nearly every day on LGD forums and Facebook pages and they go something like this - Can I use a Great Dane as...
Adopting an Adult or Rescue LGD
Re-homed adult or rescue LGDs are another option when you are looking for a working dog for your farm. The genetic traits LGDs inherit...
What is the Difference Between a Livestock Guard Dog and a Family Companion?
The first step in selecting a LGD, is determining what role you expect him to perform. This decision can determine which puppy you choose...
Selecting a Working Livestock Guard Dog Puppy
You’ve done your homework – examining your needs, situation, and breed preferences – and now you are ready to select your LGD. This is an...
Before You Buy a Livestock Guardian Dog or Puppy
With the increasing use of livestock guardian dogs, we are seeing more inappropriate breeds or crossbred dogs being offered for sale as...
How Livestock Guardian Dogs Work
In a previous post, “What Exactly is a Livestock Guard Dog?,” I described what livestock guard dogs do but it is exceptionally important...