Livestock dog breeds

You need the right dog for the right homesteading and farming activities. Here are two dozen breeds to choose from. #homesteading #dogs

Sarplaninac female - livestock guard dog

Many folks are confused about which breeds are considered livestock guardians and why these breeds are different from other dog breeds. Here is an article I wrote explaining this and listed the breeds that are considered livestock guardians.

Learn what herding dogs are & what they do. Check a list of all the best cattle and sheep herding dog breeds with pictures

This is a list of the the best livestock guardian dog. You will learn their perks, as well as their temperment, and how to train them.

Powerful and sometimes misunderstood breeds help protect livestock from predators and they are definitely not to be confused with a typical family pet

Learn what are livestock guardian dogs, with a list of all the types of guard dogs for livestock, & pictures

The Anatolian shepherd dog is fiercely loyal and incredibly strong—a working dog like no other. Learn more about the amazing Anatolian shepherd breed.

The Karakachan is a Bulgarian dog breed. Its primary use is as a livestock protection dog. They make wonderful pets as well.

Livestock guardian dogs are more challenging to raise than you may have thought. Here's what I wish I would have known about raising them.