Scottish Collie
Dakota is my constant friend. He is always at my side or nearly tripping me as he squeezes through the door between my legs etc. He is part of the family. I've been hoping someone would drop off a g...
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down home wrote:
Got to be a good guard dog as well as a companion and watch whatever stock we get.
I think maybe you need to narrow down, or at least prioritize, what you're looking for. 'Cause that's a lot to ask for in one dog.
Are you sure you want a guard dog as opposed to a watch dog? Are you prepared to put in the time and effort training and managing a dog with guarding instincts?
I would say a livestock guardian dog best fits what you want, but one of them is going to be much more interested in protecting livestock than protecting you. So . . . prioritize.
Livestock guardian dogs
