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A livestock guardian dog (LGD) is a dog type bred for the purpose of protecting livestock from predators. Livestock guardian dogs stay with the group of animals they protect as a full-time member of the flock or herd. [1] Their ability to guard their herd is mainly instinctive, as the dog is bonded to the herd from an early age. [2]
Orthrus is a famous example of a livestock guardian dog from the Greek mythology known for guarding Geryon's red cattle. Some ancient guard dogs in more urban areas, such as the extinct bandogges, were chained during the day and released at night [5] to protect properties, camps and villages.
[10] [11] Cat owners often consider their cat as an integrated part of their family and indicate that they are easy to care for and engage in social behaviours such as allowing humans to hold, pet and play with them. [10] [11] Mutual affection and bonding is displayed between cats and their owners, indicating a sense of friendship. [11]
Milford Animal Control Officer Keith Haynes said young coyotes born this past spring are now maturing and going out and hunting on their own. 'They'll do anything for food.' How to protect your ...
A Kangal Shepherd Dog with wolf collar A roccale or vreccale, a spiked iron dog collar in Lazio, Italy A roccale of a different type. A wolf collar (also known as Italian: roccale or vreccale, Spanish: carlanca) is a type of dog collar designed to protect livestock guardian dogs from attack by wolves. Wolf collars are fitted with elongated ...
As it approaches its 150th anniversary, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is collaborating with sports trading card company Topps to release cards featuring champion dogs
Pancho, a pitbull, defended his family from an armed intruder and was treated for wounds at Española Humane Animal Shelter in Española, New Mexico. His story has now inspired his community.
In professional sports there are even more requirements. In the NBA, for example, players must be at least 19 years old, and most dogs that reach that age are in no shape to play sports. This isn't even mentioning the fact that a dog would never get past tryouts because they are physically incapable of dribbling.