Guardian animals can be very effective along with other appropriate predation control methods. These animals are full-time members of the flock and require patience from livestock owners. Once a guardian animal is able to develop a bond with the livestock they will be able to reach their full protective potential. […]
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 […]
Anatolian Shepherd & Kangal Dog
“DOGS OF TURKEY: Anatolian Shepherd (Anadolu Coban Kopegi): The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a remarkable shepherd’s guard dog of ancient lineage. It is a large, formidable working dog with a self-sufficient temperament. Such dogs are found throughout the Anatolian Plateau of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye). Historically since Babylonian times there was […]