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Ep. 25: The Karakachan - challenging assumptions about livestock guardian dogs

Ep. 25: The Karakachan - challenging assumptions about livestock guardian dogs

FromFarm Dog


Ep. 25: The Karakachan - challenging assumptions about livestock guardian dogs

FromFarm Dog

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

True or false?

Livestock guardian dogs should weigh at least 100 pounds.
LGD's should bark at everything they can't identify.
LGD's should be aggressive and predatory.
LGD breeds must have names that are difficult to pronounce.

Dr. Phillip Sponenberg, is here to give us some surprising answers based on his breed of choice -- the Karakachan.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog.

American Karakachan Dog Association: http://www.karakachanusa.org/

Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

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Released:
May 4, 2022
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Podcast episode

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The podcast about the working dogs of farming, ranching, homesteading, and rural living. Presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. We discuss the fascinating history and current practice of humans working with dogs to make a living from the land. Our chats with experts cover breeds, training, on-farm experiences, and more. Herding (stockdogs) and livestock guardian dogs are frequent topics, but terriers, hunting dogs, and good ol' all-around farm dogs are up for discussion, too. If it produces, protects, or provides for our rural lives, we'll talk about it.