Kiersten Lippman wrote 02/19/2011 05:37 PM Interesting use for livestock guardian dogs #317551 - 02/19/2011 05:37 PM
Kiersten Lippman Webboard User Reg: 09-28-2009 Posts: 487 Loc: Alaska Offline	I always like seeing dogs doing what they were bred to do, and this is quite innovative. I was watching a segment of the 2009 westminster (don't get TV so that was the best I could find), and they mentioned that the anatolian was now being used to guard cheetahs. I was curious, and found this organization which gives livestock guardian dogs (anatolian shepherd and now some kangal) to farmers in Namibia to protect the farmer's livestock against cheetah predation. This program has successfully limited livestock predation, and reduced farmers shooting or poisoning cheetahs. Probably a win-win situation for everyone, as the dogs protect the flocks against all predators, not just cheetahs, and are free for the farmer, with free vet care. http://www.cheetah.org/?nd=guarding_dog_program Here's a quick video of the dogs at work: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/news/animals-news/dogs-cheetahs-missions-wcvin.html I've always liked anatolians, and what a great use for them. There are other wildlife-human conflicts where a similar livestock-guardian dog program might be effective. Very interesting. http://skiersten1.wix.com/perfect-storm-k9
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Joyce Salazar wrote 02/19/2011 07:07 PM Re: Interesting use for livestock guardian dogs [Re: Kiersten Lippman ] #317561 - 02/19/2011 07:07 PM
Joyce Salazar Webboard User Reg: 02-28-2008 Posts: 2075 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	That was really interesting Kiersten, thanks for posting, I really enjoyed it! Joyce Salazar
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Jenny Arntzen wrote 02/19/2011 09:00 PM Re: Interesting use for livestock guardian dogs [Re: Joyce Salazar ] #317581 - 02/19/2011 09:00 PM
Jenny Arntzen Webboard User Reg: 12-06-2010 Posts: 721 Loc: British Columbia, Canada Offline	That was sooo cool! Jethro's weight has held steady this month at 80 lb and we think he just turned 1 year old (we don't know his birthdate). Otherwise, he fits the description of the Anatolian perfectly. Watching him run is like watching poetry in motion. Thanks for sharing. The video makes me want to sell my house and buy a farm!
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KD Peterson wrote 02/23/2011 03:15 AM Re: Interesting use for livestock guardian dogs [Re: Jenny Arntzen ] #318118 - 02/23/2011 03:15 AM
KD Peterson Webboard User Reg: 02-20-2011 Posts: 1 Loc: Offline	Not having seen the videos... This has been going on for nearly a decade now. I met some Anatolian breeders at a show in either '03 or '04 that were involved in it. They told me the story about the dog who fought off baboons, killing one or two (don't remember exactly), and even though wounded, didn't want to leave his livestock. At the time, I was skeptical, but later the story was confirmed. Having recently watching a Discovery channel piece that showed a single adult male baboon catching a baby impala and eating it alive, it gives me a new sense of respect for the breed.
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Will Rambeau wrote 02/23/2011 01:43 PM Re: Interesting use for livestock guardian dogs [Re: KD Peterson ] #318175 - 02/23/2011 01:43 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	KD Peterson, Please check your PM's. Will Rambeau Moderator The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Tim Curtis wrote 02/23/2011 09:45 PM Re: Interesting use for livestock guardian dogs [Re: Will Rambeau ] #318270 - 02/23/2011 09:45 PM
Tim Curtis Webboard User Reg: 07-23-2010 Posts: 227 Loc: Midwest Offline	Does anyone know how prevalent the use of livestock guard dogs is these days? They seem to be an ideal solution to predation. Brodie
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Mara Jessup wrote 02/23/2011 10:12 PM Re: Interesting use for livestock guardian dogs [Re: Tim Curtis ] #318292 - 02/23/2011 10:12 PM
Mara Jessup Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2005 Posts: 2316 Loc: Offline	They are not at all uncommon with people who raise sheep and are used with great regularity out west where sheep graze huge expanses of public lands. If I had issues with predators, I'd use one. But the coyotes here have plenty of rabbits to eat so I've never had an issue with them K-9 Knitter
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