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Originally Posted by DapperButch
Hey, Buddy, The Great Pyreness is number one for doing what you want in Texas. Did you miss what I wrote?
"The most common LGDs in Texas are Great Pyre- nees, Anatolian Shepherds, Maremma, or Akbash. These or similar guardian dog breeds are highly suggested. Breeds that do not have strong protective instincts are less likely to be effective. Breeds whose instinct is to hunt or herd have behaviors that are counterproductive to guarding small ruminants and rarely become effective LGDs. Survey data indicates that the Great Pyrenees is the most common guardian dog, primarily because it is a good guardian breed and is the least aggressive towards people and livestock."
Like, the top four for texas is listed right above to kill your coyote (and be gentle with everyone else). Just what you said you wanted.
You might want to start with those. A collie is a herder. You don't want a herder or a hunter. See above.
https://www.quora.com/Can-a-dog-kill-a-coyote |
Have you looked into a mixed pitbull. That's a dog who will short charge
away an aggressor then stand over what needs protecting like it's daring
someone to make a move. The pit will have the last move. Had a pit who
was my protector that a stranger wanted to meet. He asked how she was
with babies. Had a 15 mo. walking around while we chatted, kid fell, started
crying. Dad starts to panic until he realizes that she had positioned
herself over the boy on the sidewalk. Anyone other than dad tried to
approach, she's keep 'em away with a deep throated growl. As her owner, I
wouldn't really want to go a round with Hildegaard if guarding a kid. He
offered me 1000 dollars on the spot. No way, I raised her like that.
There are many breeds that would thrive in Texas, and do you really need
an AKC breed. I have found that the most intelligent dogs tend to be
Heinz 57, and saving a life is nothing to sneeze at.
Sorry, I'm cathexis. New to this thread, and avid pet keeper. The dogs
have been pits, coyote mix, wolf/black lab hybrid. We're in too small an apt
for a canine now...wouldn't be fair...fond of big canines, duh.
Hate to butt in, but just had to. Good luck with your search.
If I can do anything to help, like help sort out various breed characteristics,
jusk ask.
