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Livestock Guarding Dogs (LGD) by Dan & Paula Lane

As the “new kid” on the block, your LGD will need to be introduced to everything about its new home. A proper introduction will help ensure that your dog will become the guardian you want and need rather than a “problem child” demanding too much of your time and effort […]

Filed Under: Other Info Tagged With: goat protection, Kangal dog, LGD, livestock guardian, raising a livestock guardian, sheep protection, training a livestock guardian, training a puppy

Livestock-Guarding Dogs & Their Current Use World-Wide

By Robin Rigg; Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen The use of livestock guarding dogs in carnivore conservation: While  most  large  carnivore  species  are  threatened,  there  are  some  carnivore populations  which are  recovering,  notably  in  North  America  and  Central  and Eastern  Europe,  where  large  carnivores  are  returning  to  areas  where […]

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Kangal Temperament

Kangal’s nature and personality are what most people love about the breed. They have a rock-solid, stable temperament. They are quiet and calm, devoted, controlled and trustworthy. They are brave and protective without undue aggression.  Temperament is of prime importance in Turkish villages: viciousness or aggression with people or livestock […]

Filed Under: Breed Information Tagged With: Anatolian Shepherd, dogs for protection, Kangal dog, LGD, livestock guardian dogs, protective instinct, sivas kangal, temperament of a Kangal Dog, working dog

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