The original Jack of all trades, the German Shepherd is adept at all manner of jobs. Bred using traditional German herding ...

What is the best guard dog for a family? There are hundreds of dog breeds in the world, and while most of them are extremely loyal to their humans, not all show the consistent instinct to protect ...

Livestock guardian dogs are a valuable asset for farmers, but it's important to understand how they differ from companion ...

In a study involving nearly 120 guard dogs from Portugal, Bulgaria, and Turkey, federal scientists at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that the imported dogs were better at protecting ...

They may look like your usual bundle of fluff or large Labrador pup, but these Maremma sheepdogs are a breed of their own.

The breed is very strong and loyal. This beautiful breed originated in the Pyrenees Mountains as livestock guard dogs. They tend to be good with families and require moderate exercise. Loyal ...

I thought a livestock guardian was outside of our near future ... and the Florida Black Mouth Cur. With many breeds, dogs are bred for color and standard of perfection, but with Cur breeders ...

The Turkish Kangal dog is a large, powerful breed of livestock guardian dog originating from the Sivas province of Turkey. Known for its loyalty, intelligence, and protective nature, the Kangal ...

A large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves, they're increasingly being used by New Zealand farmers to help protect their stock from pests, like roaming dogs.