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Originally Posted by ironmike86  I live in the Burbs...by the country..There's Coyotes everywhere. In the Country I would concider a fence mandatory. A Big dog ime will get along with the Yorkies but if the Coyotes they will bring others and they will everyday until they can get the dogs. Well maybe not everyday but when food is scare they will always remember. Farmers already have a couple dogs and the varmints still get there livestock. Yorkies running free I wouldn't. But your are big if they are like Jack Russel size they may get away but Coyote's get them also...JMO |
You are so right! Also coyotes hunt in packs. And even medium sized dogs can fall to coyotes. Also there are wolves to consider. The wolf territory is mapped. In near North Ontario, we have had an influx of wolves, that have killed Goldens/Labs and even larger sized dogs. But as an owner you do your best to safeguard your pets.
I think my main point is if you want a guard breed, then understand that they will guard and lay down their life. You use this wisely and hopefully rarely.
If I had a herd of animals to protect, I would consider Kuvasz, Tibetan Mastiffs and Orchakas. All breeds that can do well living outside but are very fierce protectors and defenders. And btw not for the first time dog owner, as they still need training a whole lot of training.