Livestock guardian dogs
Wire fences and dogs that protect livestock are a winning combo
A livestock guard dog, or herding dog, can be part of a strategy to protect livestock against predators.
Along with a high-tensile wire fence of the strongest quality, livestock dogs can protect livestock with their abilities and skills.
Plus, livestock protection dogs are a great addition to any herd (or family!) thanks to their high intelligence and disposition.
Which breed to choose?
With many livestock guardian dog breeds, choosing one can seem difficult. However, most herding breeds share common traits:
- All livestock guardian breeds are relatively friendly, generally good with children and other animals.
- They are powerful dogs – they tend to be on the larger size of the spectrum. Some breeds weigh around 100 pounds or even more.
- They are highly intelligent, independent thinkers. Livestock herding breeds are capable of guarding livestock, making decisions for the well-being of the herd.
- Almost all, if not all, breeds are able highly adaptable, being able to live outdoors or indoors, oftentimes even adapting to cold or rainy weathers.
- Livestock guardian dogs are very alert; they will often bark when they sense predators like wolves, mountain lions, or even other dogs.
STAY-TUFF and herding dogs go together
Whether you want to protect sheep, horses, goats, cows, fowl, deer or even exotic animals, STAY-TUFF fences and panels, along with a guardian or herding dog is the winning combo you’re looking for.
Combine one dog with effective herding skills and the best wire fences in the market, and you will have little to nothing to worry about.
STAY-TUFF fences are manufactured to give you peace of mind: they are highly resistant to impacts, cuts, scrapes and corrosion.
The high carbon content in the wires guarantee they will keep their shape for many years, making them a smart investment to keep livestock and animals safe.
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