When Coyotes Threatened Livestock on Central Texas Ranches, the Solution Was to Unlock an Ancient Ability in Dogs Killing the predators is not nearly as effective as the intimidating presence of well-trained guardians, a role some breeds have played for 5,000 years

"Other than hunting, protecting livestock may have been the first work assigned to domestic dogs. The ancestors of modern livestock protection breeds arrived in Europe in the sixth century B.C., accompanying shepherds from the Caucasus."
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When Coyotes Threatened Livestock on Central Texas Ranches, the Solution Was to Unlock an Ancient Ability in Dogs Killing the predators is not nearly as effective as the intimidating presence of well-trained guardians, a role some breeds have played for 5,000 years

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When Coyotes Threatened Livestock on Central Texas Ranches, the Solution Was to Unlock an Ancient Ability in Dogs Killing the predators is not nearly as effective as the intimidating presence of well-trained guardians, a role some breeds have played for 5,000 years

When Coyotes Threatened Livestock on Central Texas Ranches, the Solution Was to Unlock an Ancient Ability in Dogs: Killing the predators is not nearly as effective as the intimidating presence of well-trained guardians,… @SmithsonianMag #Coyotes #Livestock #TexasRanches #GuardianDogs #AnimalBehavior

At DDAA we’re completely obsessed with Kangals & Anatolian Shepherds 🐕✨

The gentle giants who stand between the lamb and the hungry jaw. Brave hearts. Old souls. Born protectors.

Do you have a breed that tugs on your heart? 💬🐾

#Kangal #AnatolianShepherd #GuardianDogs

MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS I Spied on my Guard Dog with a GoPro (Livestock Guardian Dog and GoPro Max MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS MAREMMA SHEEPDOG FACTS * These MAREMMA Dogs Pr...

#Maremma #Sheepdogs MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS #bigdogs #guardiandogs #guarddogs
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MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS I Spied on my Guard Dog with a GoPro (Livestock Guardian Dog and GoPro Max MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS MAREMMA SHEEPDOG FACTS * These MAREMMA Dogs Pr...

#Maremma #Sheepdogs MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS #bigdogs #guardiandogs #guarddogs
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MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS I Spied on my Guard Dog with a GoPro (Livestock Guardian Dog and GoPro Max MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS MAREMMA SHEEPDOG FACTS ^ These MAREMMA Dogs Pr...

#Maremma #Sheepdogs MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS #bigdogs #guardiandogs #guarddogs
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MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS MAREMMA SHEEPDOG FACTS MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS These MAREMMA Dogs Protect Little PENGUINS ^ Compared to other large guard dogs ^ You Want This Dog...

#Maremma #Sheepdogs MAREMMA SHEEPDOGS #bigdogs #guardiandogs #guarddogs
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Another day with the LGD’s watching the new place! ⚔️🐕 #dogsofbluesky #lgd #guardiandogs #boz

I came to Blue Sky for happy things so my 1st share is for my amazing dog, Bjørn!
Give him some love and your vote!
#stpyrenees #guardiandogs #giantbreeds #pyrenees #dogsofbluesky #dogs #bjørn

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#goats #guardiandogs ping @NashTurley @AleonaSwegen

Bought Alfie a @wakakanshop collar in recognition of his main purpose (fox control) #guardiandogs #feralanimals 🦊

Leshik (Ana's new husband) has arrived in Oz! 9 months of quarantine! See you next "season" Leshik ;) #Guardiandogs http://t.co/7zXOuAEbFZ

I wonder if this still holds true? Tradies can claim their dogs as tax deductions! www.news.com.au/finance/money/tradies-ca... Do #guardiandogs count, too?

Job with @PestSmartCRC help livestock producers to reduce impact of predation by wild dogs in NE NSW #guardiandogs www.invasiveanimals.com/about-us/corporate/emplo...