We run around 100 goats and all of a sudden recently, we have been having hell with them getting killed by coyotes. We have made the decision to get a livestock guardian dog. We have lots of sheepherders around us with good genetics in LGD’s so I’m not worried about finding one. But I have heard about many horror stories with LGDs, so that’s why I have been so hesitant getting one (ie running off, attacking people, attacking cattle). So I do have questions with our situation: Our 20 acre goat pasture is near the house so our personal pet dogs run around near them and go into the barn which the pasture is attached to. Lots of guests/family/friends are always coming over too and we have ranch hands working near the barn. We also have chickens, pigs and cats that are in the barn and pasture running around. The pasture is connected to other cattle pastures where calves are born all winter. I do not want to get a dog that will attack our other animals. What breeds do you recommend? Do you recommend getting them spayed/neutered? Will it keep them from running off or getting aggressive with other dogs? What gender do you recommend? Any tips appreciated! I need them 🙂 🐶
by Different_Grass3617