Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds
The following is an incomplete list of several Old World LGDs and their countries (or geographic regions) of origin. Many of these breeds are still used as LGDs in their native lands and some continue to work here in the US. Many breeds are now rare even in the country of origin.
Anatolian Sheperd
The Anatolian Shepherd is an ancient guardian breed with a long working history. Its roots probably lie in the Tibetan Mastiff and Roman Mollosain war dogs that came to Turkey more than 4000 years ago...
- AKC Ranking:123
- Family: Livestock Dog, Mastiff, Flock Guard
- Area of origin: Turkey
- Date of Orifgin: Ancient Times
- Original Function: Flock Guard
- Today's Function: Flock Guard, security
- Other Name: Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara bas, Kangal Dog
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
France Great Pyrenees
What were the Great Pyrenees dogs originally bred for?
Elegant, imposing and majestic, the Great Pyrenees is a large dog of medium substance that is slightly longer than tall. Its thick coat gives the impression of heavier bone and stature. This breed was developed to guard flocks on steep mountain slopes and so must combine strength with agility.
