Livestock protection dog?

[marytoast]

What is the best livestock protection dog. We are getting goats

and trying to learn all we can before we jump in the goating business.
Thanks!

 

[griffin45]

a donkey! a good jack will let you know when anything out of the ordinary is going on and they don't like canines in general. I was worried about the coyotes and the donkey seemed to be the best fit for us. And they are sweet and friendly and smart as a whip!

Chris

 

[texaschick-a-dee]

great pyrenese make a good protection dog for livestock.

 

[()relics]

yeah if you have the room a donkey is the way to go....and you don't have to worry about repeat offenders...one time around with a donkey is usually enough for any predator...I prefer a jenny. I have horses; jacks and mares don't give you good results unless you like mules.

 

[Chatychick]

I raise GP/Anatolian mix and they are wonderful with goats and chickens...If by chance you get a donkey you will need a jenny as the males can get agressive and you will have ot have him fixed also. DOgs are better in my book.

 

[Queen Scoot]

great pyrs!!!!

 

[burley]

ANATOLIANS

 

[lovintheridge]

Have you ever thought about a llama? We have one that protects our goats.They are easy to care for and love the fact that their manure can go right on top of soil with out burning plants. They also go in the excat same spot so it makes it easy for clean up. The lamma sleeps right alongside the goats, it's very sweet.

 

[FlightsofFancy]

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So what does their coat look like?? Pictures PLEASE!!! I am a groomer and groom a ton of LGDs, GP in particlular. I am looking for something with a little less coat than a GP and love the Anatolians. Hmmmmmmm.....

 

[burley]

mY PARTNER BREEDER {THE BOSS} Has an anatolian litter on the ground right now http://www.anatoliandog.org/members/fullcirclefarm.htm Excellent dogs. An other litter coming with both parents champions!