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History
When we first got into the alpaca business, we realized
that it was important to have a guard animal for our alpacas. Too often we'd
heard stories of coyotes or other menacing animals attacking alpacas in the
field or of adult alpacas letting out their aggression on their
counterparts. We sought to find a way to prevent such attacks but were
stymied when we didn't want to introduce a llama into the mix. And even
though llamas, by their nature, are more aggressive than alpacas, short of
grunting and spitting, they can do little to prevent an attack.
Then our friends at a nearby farm told us they'd had
wonderful success with a particular breed of dog, the Anatolian shepherd.
Not only did they keep peace in the pasture, but these dogs routinely barked
when unannounced guests came too close to the fence or when any other
unwelcome guests (man or beast) showed up. Add this warning system to the
dogs' incredible strength and speed, and you can imagine how protected the
animals are. Anatolian Shepherds are self sufficient and eager to work to
protect your livestock
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