Livestock Guardian Dogs
In predator prone areas, a livestock guardian dog can save much trouble and heartache. While certain individual dogs may be trained as guardians, a guardian breed with a solid parentage is a more reliable choice. Guardian dogs should not be confused with herding dogs. Guardian dogs bond to the herd/flock and protect against predators.
Characteristics of Livestock Guardian Dogs
- powerful, athletic, and agile build
- thick, loose skin, difficult to pierce
- high territorial defense drive
- naturally calm, submissive demeanor around flighty prey animals
- physical morphology which gives them a softer expression and less intimidating in appearance to livestock
- low prey drive
- instinctive ability to evaluate threat level and respond accordingly
- an affinity for weak and small animals (including children)
- a harsh, all weather, double coat which protects from heat, cold, injury, wetness, dirt, and debris
- ability to think independently, problem solve, take quick stock of any situation, and make effective decisions
- the instinct to conserve their energy so they are always ready to take action
- a lower metabolism that requires less food for their size
![Tibetan Mastiff](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tibetan-mastiff-1.jpg)
![Anatolian Shepherd](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/anatolian-shepherd.jpg)
![Akbash](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/450px-Protector_of_the_sheep.jpg)
![Komondor](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/360px-Komondor_delvin.jpg)
![Great Pyrenees](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/330px-Great_Pyrenees_dog_and_goats.jpg)
![Pastor definitely got his cute on.](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180427_085827-768x523.jpg)
![Pastor thinks, therefore he is.](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180429_083621-768x536.jpg)
![Angel and Pastor share a moment.](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180429_081937-768x533.jpg)
![20180519_173100 Vaquera and Pastor.](http://jarganfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/20180519_173100-nr520mxw4rojz4h64oou0lc6o4cdg15ir74lb20b4y.jpg)
Pastor and Vaquera
Jargan Farm has two Livestock Guardian Dogs, Pastor (Great Pyrenees/Bernese Mountain Dog Mix) and Vaquera (Great Pyrenees).