LGD?

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I tried to look up koochee in breed profiles and got some other breeds it referenced what is this dog?? I am interested in it's appeareance & performance.

Look under [url=http://www.molosserdogs.com/modules.php?name=Encyclopedia&op=content&tid=938//url]Afghan Tiger Dog[/url] , then check out the other two (the mountain and desert variety). The former is a direct profile link.

Keep in mind that no one here uses any LGD on a real working farm, so the advice you get here is going to be book advice. I suggest you look up a working flockguard list, there are several out there.

stopping at nothing to get people to leave this site huh brad??? AGAIN, if you dont like the advice, profiles or members, LEAVE, i mean unles your master will let you.

Actually I have real working mini - farm, 5 horses & 40 plus birds & have researched LFGs &best one so far is dob mix with a little german shorthair pointer according to DNA test, she is not even 1/2 dobe and GSP is in mix but the other stuff I figured by appearance ruled out so she has some odd stuff in the mix. The DNA test ruled out close to some likely AKC breeds & she is largely unknown origins. But one hell of a farm dog.

[quote=janew]Actually I have real working mini - farm, 5 horses & 40 plus birds & have researched LFGs &best one so far is dob mix with a little german shorthair pointer according to DNA test, she is not even 1/2 dobe and GSP is in mix but the other stuff I figured by appearance ruled out so she has some odd stuff in the mix. The DNA test ruled out close to some likely AKC breeds & she is largely unknown origins. But one hell of a farm dog.[/quote] What types of predators do you have in Rhode Island?

I've had trouble with coyotes, fisher cats, raccoons, opossums, other folks dogs,& fox.The occasional bear/bobcat wanders thru my area but never bothered me. The dogs also keep deer, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks and woodchucks out of the garden. They once caught a neighbors pig that got out & held it until I could drag it into a pen & call the neighbor. They are pretty handy & good company as well.

[quote=moin]i have a medium coat 5 month old male koochee imported from Afghanistan. He is currently being broughtup with a cow, a calf and a few goats. Now the problem i am facing is that he does not guard although he has alot of bonding wth the other animals. He rarely barks at night and just keeps on playing with the calf n the goats. The question i want to ask is that is there a specific training for dogs to go throuh or do they guard by instinct? And will he guard the rest of the house aswell or just the animals? how exactly should i put him to guard? help required and will be highly appreciated! moin-[/quote] Highly recommended reading is Livestock Protection Dogs, Selection, Care, and Training by Sims and Dawydiak. Description and book reviews are at the link below. http://molosserdogs.com/modules.php?name=Amazon&asin=1577790626 The book may be available through [url=http://molosserdogs.com/modules.php?name=Amazon&asin=1577790626] Molosser Shop. Click the picture or link[/url] Admin edit: Stacey - I added the pic and the link to molosser shop.

First, congratulations on your pup. He sounds great. Give him time to mautre and I am sure you will see a huge difference in attitude and guardiness. Stacey is correct, the book she suggested is a great one and has alot of valuable info. I would suggest that you start teaching your dog a few basic commands. Letting him chase or play too rough with the livestock is not good. I use the "Leave It" command with my dogs. Be firm with him. We currently have working for us, Estrela Mountain Dogs, Anatolians, a Tornjak, a Gampr, Akbash, and Karakachan. We will soon be adding a Central Asian Shepherd and an Aidi pup. Good luck with your dog.

[quote=Robyn]First, congratulations on your pup. He sounds great. Give him time to mautre and I am sure you will see a huge difference in attitude and guardiness. Stacey is correct, the book she suggested is a great one and has alot of valuable info. I would suggest that you start teaching your dog a few basic commands. Letting him chase or play too rough with the livestock is not good. I use the "Leave It" command with my dogs. Be firm with him. We currently have working for us, Estrela Mountain Dogs, Anatolians, a Tornjak, a Gampr, Akbash, and Karakachan. We will soon be adding a Central Asian Shepherd and an Aidi pup. Good luck with your dog.[/quote]That's a lot of dogflesh lol. :lol: Where are you and how big an operation do you have?