Donkey protecting sheep from dog

this video was taken 3 days after I bought this donkey. She is protecting my katahdin sheeps. 2 pitbull went under the fence (builded for cows) and came towards the herds. they belong to the neighbors

[@TenderheartPC]

Donkeys are one of the most underrated farm animals. I rode horses for years and many folks have a donkey or two in the herd to ward off predators. They are huge characters as well. Really wonderful creatures. Much respect.

[@theempath8244]

What a beautiful donkey. The sheep are his family and he will protect them. Love to the Donkey.

[@kimon114]

I grew up with donkeys in my yard... amazing beasts. Clever to a fault, stubborn and fucking fearless.... You can fool a horse any day of the week but not a donkey more than once... My favorite used to torment me like hell ... He had a good live thought... after his working days were over we collared him in an olive tree grove next to a river where he spent his last years, full in shade and grass and clear water. Once a year we would come to pick the olives and he would look at us toiling and Im sure he understood that he was free from labor and you could see the contentment in his eyes.... he had arthritis you see and when that became unbearable we had to take him out. My granddad did it , but he made sure I was there, I was just 13 or so.... "you should be the one that shoots him" he said to me, "but you are too young and you might miss and hurt him and that's not right" that's what he said before raising the gun an killed him instantly. And the beast knew what was going on and moved not an inch and welcomed death. I was late spring, that olive grove was just pruned and there where wood aplenty so we burned him on olive wood, in the olive grove, by the river. His name was Burtsos ... sound funny in English, but its even funnier in Greek .....

[@toughlikerocks]

It's amazing how fearless donkeys are. Like, he just casually ambles up to the dog like "nah dude, not gonna happen. Move along now." Such wonderful creatures. Definitely one of the most underrated animals.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Donkey are known protectors of other animals. In the desert we keep them around our horses to fend off rattlesnakes. They eat less than horses, take up less space and generally cost less. Donkey's and chickens are two of the most underrated animals/pets that there are. Donkey's will protect other animals and also are great companion animals.

[@farmwife7944]

my two big donkeys kept my farm safe from coyotes.nThe mammoth donkey would go right out to confront any other animals that entered the pastures and when she brayed at night we discovered she was warning off the fox family that tried to get into the barn with the chickens. We did hear a yelp one night letting me know she had coyotes she was “discouraging”. Those dogs in the video are not hunting though but the donkey is letting them know that teasing the sheep is not allowed. We had a huge mastiff/shepherd mix dog who enjoyed racing around the pasture with the donkey, the donkey learning it was a game and not a threat. When they were tired, they both would drink at the pond side by side and then flop down on the grass for a nap right alongside each other. That was the only dog that the donkey allowed in her pasture.

[@purplebonbon9912]

My great grandmother from Germany bred mules and kept a donkey farm for generations; as far back as I could remember, I've always loved them. I knew they were smart and resourceful, but I had no idea how brave and loyal they could be. Definitely more than a one-trick-pony, so to speak

[@nautifella]

A friend of mine owns a small farm. When he first started it, he was having problems with livestock and break ins, so another farmer told him to buy donkey... he bought three 'cuz he's an over achiever. All his problems ended. And when his kids started driving, they would light off like air raid sirens when they came home late.

[@deaganachomarunacathasaigh4344]

Here in Ireland we use donkeys to protect calves, ewes and lambs from dogs. They were once used to pull turf carts and plough fields. It's rare enough now though. They are beautiful animals and a treasure on a farm. Always attracts people

[@ronamoody515]

Here in Pittsburgh there are teams of goats which are hired out to clear overgrown land. Each team goes out with a donkey which protects them from people entering the fenced off areas as well as dogs; they are pretty impressive in action.

[@Kyoril]

Donkeys and Geese are two of the best barn yard guard animals to have around.

[@ARSENICKMUSIC]

Donkeys have been known to ward off predators even as big as a mt. Lions.. They also have a very strong bite and will stomp predators out with ease. they are absolutely fearless animals with amazing character and greatly underrated!

[@Spike-ck5tj]

I'm so glad you knew the dogs and they were smart enough just to pass through and give the donkey/mule a wide berth and importantly the donkey and sheep are safe and not harrassed or injured. She/he is a treasure, I'm sure you'll sleep better knowing they are around on guard..extra treats for this lovely animal...or maybe get them a pal? Donkeys get v lonely, that's why you see those videos that ppl sadly think are cute of donkeys braying and singing at ppl. They're a pack animal and lonely and need company of their own kind. Alpaca and llamas are used for guarding too. How blessed we are to have these relationships with animals.

[@Whatidunno1]

Donkey was like "Yeah, you BETTER keep walkin' ....that's what I thought "

[@indomitusEvehementis]

Not only are they protective, they will laugh at you in your face too. Gotta love’em

[@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131]

My grandad had donkeys as far back as I can remember. My cousin in Ireland who grew up near my grandad now has a donkey; He's quite the character apparently. My uncle is always going out to visit and has lots of stories about the donkey's antics - The donkey keeps throwing a ball over the fence and then complaining until someone throws it back over

[@jeffw8057]

Clearly that donkey was very patient with the two dogs...most likely NOT an uncommon meeting. Generally, donkeys would not have tolerated a pass that close to its herd by a strange canine.

[@cassandrastornoway5445]

I adore Donkeys - so smart

[@normawingo5116]

My big Jack does my inner perimeter, and my big mule does the outer perimeter. They are exceptional guard animals and well worth their keep.

[@MrBaconwhopper]

Interesting. I saw a documentary about this a while ago. Donkeys are actually bred as guard donkeys, selecting them on certain qualities. A good guard donkey can cost up to $8.000. Apparently donkeys hate dogs or any animal slightly resembling it and will even attack hyenas.