Livestock guardian dogs have a reputation for always working, keeping their eyes and ears open for predators before they're close enough to attack the animals that they're supposed to be protecting.

If you want real security without constant barking or chaos, these calm, confident dogs protect through presence, ...

Livestock Herding Dogs vs. Livestock Guardian Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. There is a clear distinction between livestock herding dogs and those that are bred to guard livestock. As the ...

Puppies love to play, and sometimes they can annoy their older siblings. Raventree Ranch is home to many dogs, including Livestock Guardian dogs who look after their goats and livestock. They recently ...

They may look imposing, but behind those powerful frames live some of the most affectionate hearts in the canine world. These ...

Livestock guardian dogs are rockstars in the canine world, even if most people never see them perform live. These unique animals are so important to the ranching industry that the Texas A&M AgriLife ...

Working dogs on a farm serve different purposes. For livestock that graze, many people use Great Pyrenees as guards for the herd. These large dogs are gentle giants until a predator comes into view.

When wolves began killing cattle and sheep on the Farrell ranch in Parshall, the owners, Nellie and Conway Farrell, tried nonlethal tools to keep the predators away. Fox lights flashed over their ...

As Colorado reintroduces wolves into the landscape, tension continues to rise as ranchers and state officials try to limit conflict with the predators. While many of the conflict mitigation techniques ...

If you're getting a livestock guardian dog, it's because you need one. Livestock can't really protect themselves: a pack of coyotes, a fisher, or even a raccoon can all wreak havoc on your animals.

When it comes to dogs, sometimes size can throw people for a loop and trigger unfair stereotypes and misunderstandings of different breeds. For instance, large dog breeds like German Shepherds can be ...