TEN BREEDS BEST EQUIPPED TO HANDLE COYOTES

Urban coyotes have a fierce and formidable reputation as midnight predators that stalk and kill our beloved pets, especially small dogs and outdoor cats. Coyotes will attack household pets, but the numbers are difficult to pin down because it's hard to prove a coyote attack occurred based on injuries alone. In this video, I present ten dog breeds that are unlikely to fall victim to coyotes.
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[@krikjinker2062]

In my childhood I learned that Roadrunners are far more effective at taking down coyotes than any of these dogs.

[@ronjaeger6870]

BEEP BEEP !!!!

[@DieFlabbergast]

Unfortunately, the Acme Company has gone out of business.

[@vladbissonette1619]

Roflmao

[@PlhPatrick]

My Anatolian would ruin the roadrunner numbers. Dogs trained for it are different than those that happen upon them. We have a kangal, and Great Pyrenees that are young but also able to kill multiple coyotes, a couple wolves or even a large cat (no tigers around here though).

[@muthrfuqrjonz3530]

Pffft same for me. Poor Coyote. Apparently the Roadrunners have a deal with some company named ACME.

[@algentry1]

My Anatolian was lost in the Tennessee mountains for 5 months alone. She sustained herself, but almost died. When she was found, I put her in the hospital and they saved her. This dog was and is, my dearest friend, along with my Black Mouth Cur, and my 3 legged Pit Bull. When my first Anatolian was a big pup, and we only had him for a few days he stopped a cow that was charging my wife from behind in the pasture. He went across that pasture like a lightning bolt, planted himself in the cows path, and roared like a lion. The cow slid on her rump like a rodeo horse, trying to stop as fast as she could. I had never seen anything like it. When my wife passed I lived alone for years and these dogs kept me in balance. I would literally give my life for them. Thanks for the opportunity to talk about it. God knows His own.

[@KiraAntoinette]

I’m glad you were able to find your dog after five months did it just get loose one day?

[@honeyFoxx420]

Those who havent heard the story of Casper the great Pyrenees who took on 11 coyotes and killed 8 of them he is still alive by the way

[@brettanderson1101]

Right, crazy isn't it

[@flyingfree3422]

There was a 20 month old Great Pyrenees in Georgia, Casper, who was protecting a flock of sheep when a pack of 12 coyotes came by. He jumped into the pack, killed 3 coyotes immediately, then battled with the rest of the pack, killing a total of 8 coyotes. He was badly injured and didn't return home for 2 days. When he did, he had large wounds on his side, his ear, his back, that were infected, and he almost died - spent 15 days in emergency vet hospital, had to have continuing wound care, lost half his tail. THAT is one badass dog!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

The issue was you you need two to three dogs to protect a flock. One big killer and two border collie types to run around barking and distracting the coyotes, so the killer dog can take them out easy. One is not enough against a pack.

[@juliej5917]

@@robinblackmoor8732Casper was not the only dog there; there were at least two other LSG’s there. Google the story.

[@johnhiggs325]

@@robinblackmoor8732 The BCs can do a lot of damage, too. They’re tougher than they look.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@johnhiggs325 I don't think it is toughness. A border collie is way smarter than a coyote, so they would damage a coyote from a sneak attack, If you have two working together, they are quite the combination. Herding dogs work best in small packs of 3. More is even better. But a three dog team is very effective. Dogs that work together regularly, are better at coordinating their behavior than coyotes too. I have heard that Rhodesian Ridgebacks don't even need training. They just organize themselves when lion hunting. Dogs are clever.

[@johnhiggs325]

@@robinblackmoor8732 I run a mixed pact on my farm. Each dog has its own strengths and weaknesses, but they do almost everything as a team. I totally get what you’re saying

[@AlanNAlaska]

I just lost my Kangal in Oct 21. He was 15 years old and died in my arms on a trail he loved to hike. He was the best family dog I could have asked for and protected all 5 of my kids through their young ages until they graduated and moved away. He chased off brown bears, black bears and anything else that tried to confront us. I miss him terribly.

[@ctc2469]

😢

[@crod67435]

I'm a gsd guy and am a proud parent of one but nothing comes close to the king, king kangal. They give body and soul to defend what's there's. Gsd is my favorite but kangals are right there at #1 for me. I love the history of them. A 6000+ year old breed that ascends from Assyrian war dogs and wolves and are the true archaic wolf dogs. Most amazing breed to learn about

[@jimhofoss9982]

ahh, sorry to hear. My Kangal is nine months old, and already proving her worth. I live in northern BC, Canada, on a farm well off the beaten path. She is the most observant dog I’ve ever had.

[@crod67435]

@@jimhofoss9982 there watchful guarding instinct is insanely perfect. Crazy how fast they pick it up and are always watching there surroundings better than a surveillance camera

[@jeremylynn8631]

Was his name King or bear???

[@codytodd9773]

Best dog I ever had just recently died in February. She was a bull mastiff. 6-7 years ago I come home to find 3 coyotes dead and torn to shreds in the backyard. The porch was beat to hell and back most all the railing was broken. And blood stains all around the back door. Well I found her covered in blood and only found one puncture on her neck. She was happy and proud as hell. She took me back there to show me what she did. And it scared the living shit out of me. She would have never hurt a single person. She would have never hurt a single animal. But by god she sure as hell didn’t let a pack of coyotes intimidate her. She nearly tore one completely in half. And the other two had broken necks. Like I said best dog I ever had. It’s been very very tough living without her these past few months. She give me a damn good 12 years. It’s gonna be hard to replace her.

[@marycarricaburu3683]

My condolences on the loss of your friend. She will never be replaced, hopefully you can find another dog with the same temperament.

[@larrybriglio44]

Sorry for your loss, dogs are a family members!

[@masoods1458]

M

[@spicencens7725]

I'm so sorry! You had a fine she beast there and I know the heartbreak that comes with them! 💐

[@JoeFidler]

❤️🙏

[@laurab8450]

Casper, a Great Pyrenees recently in the news for fighting off a pack of 11 coyotes, killing 8 of them. No injuries to his sheep! He was injured, lost his tail, but is OK! Glad that breed made your list.

[@thejdab4129]

I heard about that! 8 out of 11! He had some pretty severe injuries but is expected to make a full recovery! What a monster of a dog!

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

that was an incredible story

[@CR1888-YT]

I was just watching him oh my gosh! With his one blue eye and one brown eye 🥰 And he ran off after the attack to hide for days before they found him and started his treatment! He's a warrior 💙 So, SO glad he's OK 🥰🥲🥰

[@charitylane3720]

My Great Pyrenees is only 11 months old. My neighbors nasty Pitt Bull jumped my fence and went after my child. Big mistake!! My puppy, already 120 pounds, engaged. Neighbors had to carry their injured Pitt off my property.

[@lotuseater6741]

Pyr should be #2 All depends on the dog, but, their fur is thick and abrasive. Mine was attacked by 2 pitbulls at a dog park as a puppy. Once I cleaned off the blood he didn't have a scratch. The blood was from the holes he put in the pitbulls. If you have ever dealt with a Pyr, during a fight their first move is to run over the opponent. They hit them with their chest...knocking them semi conscious. Bite strength is about 700psi. Enough to tear limbs off a coyote effortlessly. Lastly... A Pyr will move to the center of a pack of Coyotes and spin. If you see it-- you will be astonished. 8 coyotes surrounding, pyr spinning biting anything in its path. Necks, legs, tails.... They are a match for a line wolf. No question.

[@johnhiggs325]

I had a large working Aussie that hunted yotes. His stamina and intelligence gave him the edge. Late winter through the spring is when we see the most activity. I would often be greeted with a mauled yote carcass on our back porch on those cold mornings. When he was alive I never worried for my children’s safety. He loved his little people and protected them. Cancer took him a few years ago.

[@ChipEstrada]

Rhodesian Ridgeback, My female could take on a small pack. I watched her run circles around them while occasionally slaming in to them. After a few hit and run tactics she would bite then run. She had them so disoriented and confused that after a couple of sessions the Coyotes gave up on my chickens and moved on to easier targets. She was amazing! RIP Piper, she lived a long healthy life.

[@theguywithone]

We had one when I was young, they were originally used to hunt lions. They’re quite capable of taking care of themselves even if the odds are against them.

[@thomashermann2785]

I have ridgebacks and a lot of coyotes around. They are more than a match for the coyotes. My two ridgebacks often chase off as many as 5 of them. Best breed ever

[@ChipEstrada]

@@theguywithone they are wonderful loyal animals and mine was awesome with my children too.

[@theguywithone]

@@ChipEstrada Absolutely! You’re lucky to have them and I’m sure they’re lucky to have you. They can be a bit stubborn at times but it is all part of their charm.

[@Stevevannest]

In 1975 I lived in Angola and my boss and his wife had a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Vol. He never showed aggression, but if you approached Beverly Vol would get up and stand between you and Beverly. Not aggressive but he never took his eye off you until you backed off. I never wanted to push him to see what he would do if he thought I was going to harm her. Great dog.

[@Telechronic]

A male Great Pyr killed 8 coyotes by itself here in Georgia this year. It was protecting sheep from a group of 10 to 12 coyotes. He got torn up bad but the vets got him back into shape and he is now back guarding his flock.

[@bobbywhitehead4204]

My Great Pyr is a dream dog…

[@audrajohnson963]

I’m on my second one. Both with different personalities but excellent dogs. My Loki just turned 2 a couple of days ago. He was 10 months old when my brother died at home with him here. Loki is very skittish but he turns into Cujo if he sees anyone at the door. Even though he’s not as large as my previous Pyr, if he ever decides to attack someone, they are gone. He’s overly protective since that happened-even being that young and not mature. I love Pyrs!

[@anguskd]

My Great Pyr is an absolute sweetheart around my kids but it totally went loco on a raccoon. It dispatched a large coon in seconds. They are a great combo of family dog and protector.

[@MisteryMan2000]

I live in an area heavily infested with coyotes and my German Shepherd Dogs do a great job of keeping them away from my goats, rabbits, and chickens. Pretty much any large breed (especially shepherd breeds) will protect your property and livestock from coyotes. The breeds you listed are more like wolf protection - in fact, that's exactly what Kangels were bred for.

[@greenflagracing7067]

I have a 100lb labradoodle that killed a coyote that got into the backyard. He has no problems with other dogs but that coyote turned on the kill gene.

[@roger9453]

You forgot the American Akita - I witnessed first hand two coyotes jumping my 6ft wall chasing after a cat. What they didn't realize was that I have two Akita's. Neither coyote made it out of the yard alive.

[@KUNTAR]

Agree. I've seen a Akita send a large coyote (maybe 55 lbs?) fleeing for it's life before the Akita got distracted by another dog nearby that didn't run off - and then the Akita bit that dog and sent it running. The Akita should absolutely be on this list.

[@Ezoangelofdeath]

2 Akitas chased a full grown bear off my neighbors patio, the bear wasnt running away either, it got one of the Akitas pretty good, he got it all on his cameras, Akitas def have my respect

[@oceaser6977]

I agree. If the Akita can catch he will destroy a coyote, even a bigger sized one

[@GuyGustman]

I have a Japanese Akita, not as aggressive as American Akita's but still a very protective loyal dog that has a history of being used for hunting in Japan and having a ferocious bite. I'd definitely put my Akita up against a coyote. My Akita is very prey driven. I've been amazed at how smart and quick he is when prey driven.

[@KUNTAR]

@@GuyGustman My American Akita cracked me up the other day. We were out back and he is on his line. It's a 160-170 foot long line and his leash attached to it is 30 feet. So he has a lot of room. A neighbor dog came outside and my Akita spotted him. He immediately went into a low crouch to where his belly is only a couple inches off the ground. He then crawled the full 60 feet like a cat in that crouch and reached a tree and stopped, hiding behind it. He kept an eye on the dog from his hidden and crouched position until it went back inside. My Akita knows this dog well, so he wasn't actually hunting it. He loves to play with this dog and chase it but he never hurts it. It was interesting though, watching him go into play hunting mode.

[@Vegas.Mall.Crawler]

My wife and I were hiking in Mt Charleston in Nevada on a Sunday morning when a single Coyote appeared in front of us. My dog Hercules a 4 year old American Staffordshire Terrier about 70 pounds, was off leash walking in front of us. A Coyote began to run in a zigzag toward us. Once the Coyote got close to us. Herc positioned himself in front of my wife. Once the Coyote was about 15 feet away, I noticed a second Coyote trying to come up on the side of Herc. Herc saw the second Coyote and made a mad dash towards the first Coyote. Within seconds, he had that Coyote on the ground, thrashing it side to side until it was dead. The second Coyote ran off as I was yelling and throwing rocks at it. I have never seen Herc display this type of aggression towards anything. I believe he thought the Coyotes was a threat to us and needed to protect us.

[@milkshooter75]

Good boy Herc...!!

[@joe7114]

Of course it did and he attacked the biggest threat first ,they will definitely attack you.

[@branjosnow6244]

The problem starts when the dog chases one or two, and runs into a trap of 10 or 15 waiting. Your dog not chasing the other one, meant he knew full well the tactic being used against him. Smart boy.

[@chriskolaska897]

Of course you won't see that type of aggression from him since you obviously love him and take good care of him. The bully breed are some of the most loyal dog breeds ever. I've got a 100 pound pattie mixed with American bulldog and he did something similar as anther dog walking by tried attacking my wife. Had I not been holding onto his leash that dog would have been a snack for him. They are amazing dog's and give unconditional love when treated right. Mines a essentially a lap dog at 100 pounds lol.

[@joe7114]

Well they were obviously a threat and they do attack people .buy her a good treat

[@vintagegamecrazy]

Don't forget to add Akitas to this list. They were bred to hunt small bear and caribou in Japan so they can easily handle coyotes. They have thick fluffy fur and loose skin on their necks. They are quite tough dogs.

[@1875outlaw]

You got that right 👍

[@HogMan2022]

My neighbor across the river lost her Akita to a pack of coyotes years ago. I was shocked to hear that and very surprised he didn't kill them all. He was a beautiful dog about four years old.

[@captainrogers2542]

@@HogMan2022 what Akita? Japanese one? Was it even a purebred one in the first place?

[@HogMan2022]

@@captainrogers2542 I'm not sure. It was a great big black Akita and he was a great big beautiful dog! I was shocked to hear he was gone. My neighbor said the coyotes had packed up on him in the meadow and killed and devoured him.

[@trixsta54]

@HogMan2022 sounds like it was an American akita. Unfortunately, one single dog is no match for a pack of coyotes. One coyote usually lures the dog away from safety right into the pack where they ambush the lone dog. Classic coyote hunting tactic. So sad for your neighbour's loss. Never let your dog chase a coyote, good chance its pack is waiting to ambush.

[@EmmettMoore]

English Staffy. Hands down. I live in east San Diego county which is extremely dense with coyotes. Our boy is the most fun-loving and sweet dog to family and friends alike. Never fights with other dogs and is kind and loving to everyone. But if he catches the scent of a coyote or even a pack of coyotes... he goes full blood lust and transforms into a no-nonsense terminator. He is so incredibly fast and athletic that he can fly over just about anything in his path. He simply won't stop until he either catches and kills the coyote or it escapes. You would never think that such a small dog has so much courage and heart, but wow is this breed great for this area. Its hot and with his short tight coat, he can go all day.

[@Paul-45-70]

Fantastic “little “dogs we are on our 5th English Staffy now. I’ve had them since I was 14 I’m now 54, our boy is going to turn 13 next February. They are a courageous breed even at 12.5 he still won’t back down from my 18 month old Boerboel (also a fantastic dog, she is just like a staffy only 70 kg).

[@plumdan]

My German shepherd has handled multiple coyotes on several occasions. She has also alerted me when there was more than she could handle. She saved the lives of many of our birds and other livestock.

[@alphafoxtography6008]

Go German shepherds! 👍

[@williamlindsey5737]

I agree. I grew up on a farm right next to a coyote den. We always had 2 German Shepherds. Never lost any livestock. The coyotes would always bait them, but they never fell for it.

[@cajundog]

This video lost all credibility when the German Shepherds were left off. There are many breeds that can defeat a coyote but German Shepherds are bred to protect, very intelligent and a large very physical breed. My Shepherd has taken on dogs much larger than he is with no problem. He is 95 pounds.

[@plumdan]

@@cajundog well said

[@Lo0die3]

@@cajundog Most large dogs are bred to protect.

[@bitbybitfarmseast3085]

As a remote rancher I have depended on LGD for over 2 decades. I have owned a Kangal cross, Pit Bull/Pyrenees cross, a purebred Pyr, Pyr/Anatolian, and a purebred Anatolian. You nailed it with the Kangel as #1, as well as the other breeds line up. They all work with no prompting, make their own decisions, and are loving and loyal. Thank you for a great video.

[@savsmiles3042]

They kind of have the face of a gsd, which I love. I wonder if they are related? They sound like they have similar temperaments

[@douglashanson7489]

You nailed it by saying he nailed it with Kangal as #1. Too often is the Kangal either unknown, or overlooked.

[@johnmccray5904]

I have a pit/pyr mix. He is a great dog

[@bitbybitfarmseast3085]

@@johnmccray5904 that is a wonderful cross. We ended up with 7 puppies of that cross. People came for them from the next state over.

[@ababbit7461]

Our Great Dane/ Lab mix would crush a coyote. Zeus was 31 inches at the withers and 150 lbs. He was the strongest dog we have owned. Our 130 lb Pitbull/Boxer mix is also a powerful dog and has chased of a black bear on our property = fearless.

[@fshlvr]

The Kangal Shepherd is a Turkish breed of dog that is known for its large size and impressive strength. With a bite force of 743 PSI my friend told me they are loyal to their family and protectively gentle with them, but when an intruder such as a bear, wolf or mountain cat happens to be too close to the family, he becomes super protective and aggressive, like looking at a different animal! Then when the intruder is gone, he becomes calm sniff’s everyone to make sure everyone is ok! 🥳

[@davidschuler5063]

Yes. Even the sophisticated Coyote with access to Acme mail order could not outsmart the Roadrunner

[@MrAlleluia00]

Living in a rural area, the best dog I ever had to fight off coyotes was a black lab/ great Dane mix. He was big, muscular, and intelligent. He once saved my sister's Yorkie from getting eaten by two coyotes.

[@backwoodswilly1288]

Best dog we ever had was also Great Dane/ black lab mix. I am leaning towards Anatolian Shepherd because I now have livestock but I would takw a GD/BL in a heartbeat.

[@robbiejk9613]

My Black Lab actually crushed the larynx of a Coyote within seconds. Strange thing is he acted like he enjoyed it.

[@MrAlleluia00]

@@backwoodswilly1288 Agreed. I'm leaning towards Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs myself, but I'd take another dog like my boy in a heartbeat.

[@millardthomas9059]

Hey did it kind of look like a Italian mastiff and have a white stripe in the chest?

[@MrAlleluia00]

@@millardthomas9059 kind of, but more of a lab shaped head.

[@ReflectedMiles]

I have lived in a rural area with a dense population of coyotes for many years. The general rule has always been to just not have smaller dogs. Cats were always Coyote fodder. We avoided having them because of that, but our neighbors lost countless cats to them over the years. We had a Chesador (Lab / Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix) as an outside dog her whole life with very frequent Coyote encounters. She established very clear boundaries with them of what was "home territory" to her. If they entered it--and they often did--she would fly out from the porch at full speed and a screaming bark, and they would run. She was able to overtake most of them, which they don't like at all, and so a tremendous deterrent to them being nearby. The only time I ever saw them try to orchestrate a pack attack, her instincts were to back up against an entryway so her backside was protected and just take them on from the front as viciously as she could. Without being able to surround her, they were going to take a lot of individual injuries, and they quickly gave up.

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

Labrador Retriever and Chesapeake Bay Retriever are almost the same breed, slight difference in the coat, great dogs, best ever for interaction with humans.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

My Labrador Retriever is the largest of the 3 kinds... about 125 pounds. He's killed a few coyotes here at my house. All 3 of my bigger dogs have killed their share. There are more than 100 coyotes near my house and they make noise every evening starting at 10 o'clock sharp. I have never seen a dog as big as my lab that could fight that hard or as fast. My 110 pound Husky is close but not quite as fast. We love all our dogs so when I hear one of them fighting coyotes I might help them out a little. Though it's not necessary most of the time.

[@chillpill1266]

@@MexicoAdventurer DAMN HOW U GOT A 110 LB HUSKY???!? DAMN!N!

[@miks564]

@@chillpill1266 Probably a Malamute in disguise. 😅

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Your Chesador an labs sound wonderful! My family has had labs and standard poodles. Excellent dogs. Also some smaller poodles that stood off a burglar with a kitchen knife and woke the household--excellent watchdogs.

[@katzzz3355]

My Alaskan Malamutes have taken out their fair share of coyotes. Any coyote venturing too close to our fence is either killed or mated with. Our big male sired quite a number of hybrids before we realized what was going on and got him fixed. (He was a champion, so that’s why he was intact)

[@therealdeal3672]

Definitely a couple of gene pools that should not be mixing!

[@wonderbubbles4092]

I agree with this list, but I have an addition. The Rottweiler. When I was younger I had a Rottenhusky (accidental breeding) that could and would bring me presents. Sometimes I would come out in the morning to find a coyote carcass. Sometimes it would be a javelin or a feral dog. At least once a week she would bring me a "gift". I did have to stitch her up a few times, which she was very patient about. She saved my farm from going under almost single handedly. I miss my Pocca dog.😢

[@angelchavez458]

Props to I won't say dog let me put it family

[@NonTypicalRacing]

It'll die after a short sprint trying to run it down. In a pit, a Rottweiler would smoke the coyote, but they can't run long.

[@wonderbubbles4092]

@@NonTypicalRacing the husky apparently took care of that side. She could (and did frequently) run for hours

[@NonTypicalRacing]

@@wonderbubbles4092 run or RUN? Either way, talking more about Rott. But yeh, Husky's can jog for a long long time, bred to...just don't know if they can run.

[@wonderbubbles4092]

@@NonTypicalRacing RUN! She would go up to 10 miles at 28 mph. I never clocked her farther, but she lived to run beside my 4 wheeler. I made her stop at 10 miles because I didn't want her to over heat. We only did that when it was below freezing, also to mitigate over heating. She was fast, strong, determined and creative when it came to catching what she deemed unwelcome

[@franksantos3418]

Rottweiler. A Doctor friend who had an outdoor Avery filled with $75K plus in tropical birds found the remains of his prized dead pup golden retriever. A week later his 3 Rottweiler’s came into his house with tons of blood on them. He searched his back yard (about 30 acres) and found 4 dead coyotes plus 5 dead coyote puppies. The Dr. called it payback.

[@Gooddog1]

I love that the three Rottweilers had a take no prisoners attitudes, I owned one about 130 pounds a true warrior dog.

[@jamminjoe44]

I love hearing stories like this, Bravo!!

[@wonderbubbles4092]

Rotties are fantastic! I've had several, including one that was my Service Dog. Burford would go fishing with me and once chased off a grizzly bear. Another who was mixed with husky would hunt coyotes and javalinas for fun. Amazing dogs.❤❤❤❤

[@societyisboring]

Their nanny dogs, those yotes, killed their little buddy

[@gregalcorn-pu5ye]

@@Gooddog1 I had a friend who lived in Texas he had a Rottweiler named Axel and he had a penchant for killing coyotes a lot of them it seemed like he just lives to do it crazy dog about 115 lb quick and agile

[@kathyrichards9576]

We have a Great Pyrenees and 167 acres. She's not an LGD but she has managed to keep us safe from all creatures since we have had her. She's a Family Girl and has no specific job but she runs the fence line, barks at the cattle, protects the chickens, and keeps us safe from all predators - both two legged and four legged. She decided what her job would be and that is an overseer of the land. Need I say that we love her and we're part of her PACK.

[@Ricky-fy1jp]

I would highly recommend you all get her some backup because she clearly deserves it

[@petersugar2185]

@@Ricky-fy1jp totally agree, a dog on that much acres always need 1or 2 back up. Strength in numbers

[@johnm249]

You still need a shotgun for the bear. I do not like bears at all. If they leave me alone I will not KILL them. Buit they scare me. 1. Bear Spray. If that does not work then KILL the bear. Your should will hurt a bit but the grizzly will DIE. Which means YOU, your spouse, kids, friends, pets, etc... will NOT die. What will KILL any bear? 12 gauge shotgun with the Magnum Crush Bear Slug. 600 grains and travels at 3800 feet per second. That is a heavy bullet traveling with a lot of FORCE. So if the pepper soporay does NOT work then KILL the bear.

[@lagatha1037]

She needs a young one to train up and be her companion and yours. 🙏

[@Ty-vn3cu]

Gotta get her 1 or 2 buddies to help out.

[@NanetteMarks-uy4uh]

Don’t forget Irish Wolfhounds. Sighthounds that were used as war dogs and to hunt and kill wolves.

[@petew4101]

I full grown German Shepherd has the size, agility and intelligence to deal with many predators no problem at all.

[@markalexander832]

My mom's neighbor saw her full-grown German Shepherd get killed by a coyote in an instant. Most domestic dogs have lost the cunning and wild instincts that coyotes possess and are often unaware of the danger that coyotes represent. A single coyote will also lure even a large domestic dog away from a homestead where the dog then finds himself attacked by two or three coyotes.

[@ktymouse]

You need to add the Irish Wolfhound to your list. We had one when I was a child, and he would hunt coyotes down. RIP, Cuchullian, our Hound of Ulster.

[@neganrex5693]

Nice peck. My uncle had a Irish Wolfhound he used for hunting when he went to Canada that had a North American Timber Wolf to his credit something the other breeds on this video can not do as mush as the Kangal fans think their Dogs can. He was 37 inches high and a 175 pounds. He was from a hunting blood line and not one of them AKC show Dog house pet. Very rare Dogs and cost of one is wow.

[@yankeetraveler1118]

The dog that knows no fear.

[@neganrex5693]

@@yankeetraveler1118 My Uncles Irish Wolfhound feared thunder storms and getting in my Aunts flowerbed but he had no fear big bad huff and puff. LOL.

[@denissabljakovic4975]

Yes indeed!

[@tommygron4636]

Well, they did do a thorough job on the wolves in Ireland back in the days...

[@middlepath3607]

Back in the '90s, I drove a taxi in SF, and one night got a fare to Sausalito. We had a great conversation about dogs, and when I dropped him off he offered to show me his Great Pyrenees (he had three) that resided in a large gated area in the front of his home. Massive dogs, the youngest (a male) came up to me and, placing both paws on my shoulders, he stood up on his haunches for a minute and we looked eye-to-eye as he took my measure. You could see the intelligence in his eyes as he eventually judged me safe to be around his owner. An amazing breed.

[@meleisenberg9240]

Irish Wolfhound without a doubt!!!!!! Have had the breed for 55 years (lived in-town and rural) hands down the coyotes never had a chance.

[@micheleobrien64]

My 60yr old sister was in Yosemite and took a walk with her bernese mountain dog in the middle of the day. They were surrounded quite quickly by a pack of coyotes 12+ . Her Burnese got in front of her and growled and gave a loud deep bark. The coyotes backed off. She turned on her heel went back to her TV. They followed for bit then decided it wasnt worth tangling with her big burnese.😀👍🐕🐕🐕❤❤❤

[@msgj8128]

In the late 1970s - early 80s my mother, living in Arizona, had an Akita that killed coyotes. His tactic was to just stand still until the coyote was close enough for him to lunge and catch it.

[@paulwiseman5894]

Never had one but one breed you might have overlooked is the Caucasian Shepherd (Ovcharka). My wife had a female Great Dane, not typical to the breed, when we lived in rural southeast Missouri. Gretchen was shorter than most Danes, but 125-130 pounds of solid muscle. Never saw her lose a fight with another canine - with her adversary being a bloody mess. She was very protective and kept the coyotes away. We heard them howling at night, Gretchen would take off into the woods, and after a minute or two the howling would stop. She never had a scratch on her so not sure if she ever caught one or not, but I know she could have taken care of business. Great dog; she is missed!

[@jenlschluep]

You forgot the English Mastiff. They were bred to be wolf killers. They fought alongside Celtic warriors in ancient Britania.

[@richaroodledoodle]

Dude you forgot the most common large breed dog that most people would have instead of all your uncommon breeds of dogs . Thats the German Shepherd and the Rottweiler . They kick ass !

[@coupigari]

There's is a breed that I didn't see listed... Anyone familiar with the Norwegian Elkhound? They were a Viking dog. Used to hunt wolves, deer and elk. I had never known anyone to have one, until meeting a friend of my daughter who had to move and gave me Koda. WHAT a majestic animal. Never had a problem with coyotes wandering in the yard after that. Even with 3 cats. through many pages of comments I was surprised that I didn't see them listed. RIP Koda. He died in my arms. YES. My next dog here in coyote territory will be another elkhound.

[@my-mysknitsaloon]

Hi ! They are great. We had an Karelian bear dog when I was little, she was a true hero ❣

[@morrisd2242]

@@my-mysknitsaloon hi Mimi

[@were4freedom323]

Fantastic dogs!

[@michaelm6948]

A Spitz breed. Growing up in the 1960s in Boston my neighbor had one. As I recall they are a very serious, quiet breed who tend to attach to one person. They are a powerful breed.

[@thomasjones3304]

I had Shane in 1980 and Louie the Elkhound now… they are the best!

[@chadrogers4635]

My wife's uncle has a male and female Pyrenees that took on a pack of coyotes one night. The following morning he went out to check and the dogs were fine, but there was 7 dead coyotes. The following night he heard it again and the next morning again went to check and the rest of the pack (5 more) was dead. He never had a problem or heard any more coyotes any more. That was more than 10 years ago and still no problems or coyotes.

[@garyaanderson214]

My Daughter in law in upstate new york bred them.The farmers loved them.Great amazing family pets.They make quick work of coyotes for sure.Mink dont stand a chance either

[@novelist99]

He should have checked the dogs right away instead of waiting until morning as they were most likely injured and needed medical treatment.

[@Lwah0812]

@@novelist99 just like Casper the Great Pyrenees just recently in Georgia USA

[@bobjoe140]

@@novelist99 shut up dude

[@terrymcguire8476]

5 to 7 coyotes will chew 2 great Pyrenees all to hell . I don't believe a word of this B S .

[@philkraemer6478]

In the upper midwest, many retired greyhound dogs are used to sight hunt coyotes. The coyotes are spotted by the handler and is shown to the greyhound which will run the coyote down and kill it so quickly that it is nearly unbelievable.

[@Richard-tq7gj]

I live in the country, my Irish Wolfhound has killed 5 coyotes that I know of that were dumb enough to come onto my property.

[@cynthiathomas5754]

My best was a pit rhodesian mix. He pushed the coyotes from running next to my house to a mile away and guarded his boundary and kitty friends. Also protected against stalking/scoping people, yet loving to non threatening humans. He was a blessing found on the side of the road as a pup.

[@teresasimon7224]

We rescued a Rhodesian ridgeback/lab mix from the Humane society. One of THEE best dogs ever!

[@mikepalmer2219]

That made me laugh thinking of that monster dog protecting his kitty friends lol. Sounds like an awesome dog.

[@floydyoung7329]

I always owned hounds. then one day I found an abandoned dog called a ridgeback. I never even hear of one. he became my best friend an amazing animal who took to my young son as a protector and he made my property his. he ran coyotes every night. the coyotes left the area. 12 years later my ridgeback died of old age. the coyotes are back.

[@florida4458]

Yes my Pitts fended off the coyotes!they just don't back down,I think the whole Pitt breed is like that,I have 6 of them and have only run across 1 coyote but I would love to own a Kangol but I have no clue where to even find one lol be safe out there

[@lagatha1037]

You rescued him and he protected you for his lifetime. What a blessing for your whole pack 💞

[@matterdaddy1937]

We board up to 30 horses a year and our Pyrenees and cane corso do an amazing job at keeping out predictors. Horses don’t usually do well with dogs but not issues with these breeds. Our neighbor runs 60 head of cattle and just loves our dogs cause they watch his livestock also. Expensive but worth it

[@dirtcurt1]

My daughter introduced me to Cane Corso's. She has Milley, the most all around agile dog I have ever seen. It can jump, turn, and swim faster than any dog I have delt with.

[@Brandon-so9fp]

Can't say anything about the other dogs, but my great Pyrenees tore two coyote ups going for my coops. I'm mean literally tore them apart. Shocked the he'll out of us she is the sweetest girl normally.

[@steveTGO]

I can confirm the German Shepherd Dog as one of the breeds that can deal with a Coyote. I had a Coyote in my backyard go after one of our Cats, but, the Coyote ran into one small obstacle, my 95lb German Shepherd Dog. As the Coyote entered my backyard, he became so focused on attempting to catch my Cat, he didn't see the GSD that had already identified him as a threat and was bearing down on him. My GSD T-boned the Coyote and bit down on it's snout, the Coyotes nose was hanging on by a thread. The only thing that saved the Coyotes life was his speed, after receiving a number of bites, the Coyote was out of here!!!

[@juliansteenbe4gen]

Kangals and rhodesian ridgebacks work together as a pack. Overall best choice

[@AndrewLavarda]

Really surprised the Rottweiler didn’t make the list. They have loose skin, at least double the size of most coyotes, and incredible strength and bite pressure. Maybe not a pack by itself but at least 1 or two no problem.

[@sandrametcalfe7483]

I have an Anatolian Shepherd. She is the best guard dog. She is very protective of her family.

[@benewell4162]

My Anatolian is the sweetest and also the fiercest dog I've ever owned. She's lightning fast, crackerjack smart and on constant alert. She loves to play with my goats and would give her last breath to protect them.

[@patriot5526]

I run a ranch in Montana. Been using Pyrenees for years. Great dogs, very capable guard dogs, but I’ve lost some smaller, newborn livestock to large birds of prey. Now I have two Caucasian Shepards along with the Pyrenees. I’ve seen two dead Golden Eagles in the pastures, and haven’t lost any more newborns.

[@DestroyerOfLiberasts]

Pyreneans are good, but Caucasian Shepherds are next level.

[@mo59602]

We have Maremmas now, and have had Great Pyrs, Pyr/St Bernard and Anatolian/pyrs. We have sheep, geese, chickens, goats and an occasional bovine and live in the woods. The dogs contend with wolves, cougar, bear and coyotes. Over 25 years we've lost just one lamb to predation. It helps to have more than one dog. The Maremmas tend to stay closer to the house and barnyard on their own whereas the Pyrs tend to want a little more territory clear of predators. These traits result from the way the dogs are used in their home countries,

[@neganrex5693]

Your Wolves must be Red Wolves or common Gray Wolves and I can see them running off Pumas and Black Bears but Timber Wolves will do pest removal on your Dogs and treat your farm like a meat market so I'm sure you don't those.

[@x7slim8x]

We just got back the breed identification DNA test on our livestock guardian dog. She is a anatolian shepherd/great pyrenees/maremma sheepdog mix with a little bit of pit in her. At 5 months she is 50lbs so she is going to easily tip the scales at over 100lbs. Her instincts are pretty amazing as she has established her territory and she will walk it every single time we let her out to go to the bathroom.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

I recently met a guy who said his grandfather had a huge ranch in Idaho, and uses nothing but standard poodles as guard dogs, and for coyote control. He said they catch and kill coyotes whenever they come on the property. He spoke about that after my male standard poodle was growling at him. 😂

[@jamesclaxton1988]

I had a Irish wolfhound, I was with him one evening on a walk when a pack of four coyote came up out of the darkness, my wolfhound took off after them while letting out a howl/bark and the coyotes wanted no part of him they are probably still running. I have a great Pyrenees now and I can tell she wouldn't have any problem with a coyote.

[@silverstar1865]

Irish Wolfhounds would be the perfect dog if they lived longer.

[@hehateme542]

A pack of coyotes would easily kill your dog. They wanted him to chase them. I have a bunch we’re I live and I’m extremely familiar with what they can accomplish

[@jamesclaxton1988]

Yeah if coyote's lure a dog into a large pack thing's wouldn't be good. One on one wouldn't be a problem but coyote usually won't try attacking large dogs by their self. If you get problems with larger packs of coyote giving some of them lead poisoning, if you know what I mean😉 will usually push them back.

[@dcbarrku4882]

Several breeds missing from your list: Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, English Mastiff, Bull Mastiff, German Shepherd, Rottweiler are just a few breeds that would not only deter a coyote, but protect its boundaries.

[@daryldeeznuts]

You missed two key facts. 1. The list is top 10. 2. It's his list

[@j6chenwrathis]

How bout Hot Dog? Actually nah probably just get eaten right away

[@j6chenwrathis]

Also the Road Runner is pretty good at dealing with coyote. Could you do a video on birds that can handle coyotes?

[@waltlikker3988]

I live in semi-rural Reno and someone reported on Nextdoor that a coyote jumped his 6' fence and killed his 4 year old German Shepherd.

[@TheMegatron673]

turkish kangal could definitely handle a coyote.

[@miguelangelsimonfernandez5498]

I wouldn't recommend argentinian dogos or Presa canario. They can be more than a handful and are not stable in character. There have been too many unprovoked attacks on children or elderly people in Spain as to qualify them as extremely dangerous breeds. A Great Pyrenees /Gos d'atura or any of the turkish breeds you propose is by far the best choice. Spanish Mastiff is another good breed. Another animal that can be surprisingly effective protecting livestock from wolves and obviously coyotes are donkeys.

[@donmcbath52]

A South African Boerboel would consider a coyote a light snack. 😂

[@darkiee69]

A ridgeback, or two, would have fun with one.

[@gomezaddams4347]

I once had a female mutt I got from the Humane Society. From her looks I guessed she was a mix of Ridgeback and Blue Tick Hound. As an adult she weighed about 100 lb. and was smart as hell. She never had to confront a coyote but I saw her kill two raccoons in separate fights. She just tore them up in less than 30 seconds. She was sweet and devoted to us, her family, but very aloof around other dogs and people she didn’t know. I still miss her.

[@YSLRD]

Years ago, I had a pack of hound mixes, the biggest were about 70 lbs. I saw 2 of them (as 4 mo old pups) use a full grown coon for tug o war). The game only lasted about 30 seconds.

[@mahatmaheil]

My neighbor has a blue tick hound. Pretty quirky dog. I would have never thought of getting one until I met his. Very rambunctious and curious.

[@bbsal4031]

Those shelter dogs are the best. We got our Jake from The shelter he is a malinois German Shepherd mix, beautiful dog with piercing eyes. Smart as a whip, he chased off a coyote that came out and parked at us on our morning walk. But after that I just went back home!

[@doggiemama]

Definitely the aloofness comes from the Ridgeback. I also agree, hounds are very driven and it’s in their DNA to go after predators. They are amazing to watch in packs. Lovely mix

[@bobisaksen6669]

I have owned 4 Akitas and have come to realize they fear nothing. They loved playing with my daughters and kept the yard a safe place.

[@willl7780]

i had 1 growing up..great dog

[@brianc9374]

The best trained dog I have ever seen was an akita

[@lindadoss1055]

I love Akitas. They are fearless and very strong.

[@bradykrizanic1947]

My Aussie took out a coyote and injured another protecting me, it was so crazy how he went after them it was like he had been doing it his entire life

[@602VL]

These are all exotic and expensive breeds. My bully pit bulls are more than a match for coyotes. I recently had a large and well fed coyote in my backyard licking the barbecue drip pan. The wife turned loose a 110 lb. pit bull. The coyote shot over a 6 ft. block wall like a rocket. Gotta give it to coyotes, they are athletic as hell and very smart.

[@momof5asds]

Having lived with Anatolians for 35 years, I'm probably a little prejudiced, but I have seen some of my dogs take on more than one coyote at a time and hardly break a sweat. I have also seen them catch large birds that were after our chickens and barn cats. They are pretty much the most lethal dogs I've seen against anything that threatens their charges.

[@thedonkeypuncher2395]

I'm probably biased too but would have to agree, have had many dogs over the years but she is by far the most intelligent and protective.

[@jeannineklem6574]

How are they around family and friends? That is my one concern...

[@thedonkeypuncher2395]

@@jeannineklem6574 other than being the size of a mini horse and wanting hugs and love they're great with family and friends, neighbors walking by they bark at until they're used to them.

[@jeannineklem6574]

@@thedonkeypuncher2395 Thanks!!!

[@thedonkeypuncher2395]

@@jeannineklem6574 you're welcome, remember that they are working dogs and need a job all the time. I have a GreatDane/Dalmatian mix too that plays with my Kangal/Anatolian Shepherd but she's always alert and watching my livestock even when playing. Some are better with chicken and duck but most are great with sheep, goats, cows and others. It's more on how they are raised but instincts are still a big part. I suggest getting a puppy from a working farm so they're used to living around them and not want to play with your animals.

[@jd3410]

I've lost a couple of Labrador puppies to coyotes; but once my two other Labs grew up to be 110lbs hunters, they turned coyote killing into their favorite past-time. They are so lovable and loyal. They are great around all other dogs and animals, but they know about those coyotes and won't allow them on the ranch.

[@PHlophe]

you should have second amendment the coyotes .

[@tomjones2121]

I had a male golden retriever ( Bronson ) that nearly killed a coyote , that thing ran off bleeding to death ...

[@jd3410]

@@PHlophe Done that dozens of times, but the Labs like to have their fun also.

[@jd3410]

@@tomjones2121 It is amazing how aggressive our K9 loved ones can get when they feel the need to protect their turf and loved ones.

[@terriholliday8038]

The labrador nose is worth millions IMO!

[@KBJ58]

My friend in Georgia had a Maine Coon. A big one, called Frankenstein. All of the other cats in the area were eaten by coyotes, but not Frankie. He had three dogs too, but Frankie terrified them as well.

[@tarapauls6812]

When I lived up north where bears and wolverines were plentiful as were wolves, my friends had 2 Kuvasz dogs to guard their cattle. They were pretty effective.

[@theguywithone]

The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally used to hunt lions. We had one when I was in my early teens and nothing scared that dog. If anything came on the property you know about it. Fortunately for him and for our family, we never got to see him in action because even if you win, it doesn’t mean you’re not seriously injured.

[@darrellsomers5427]

Awesome dogs fearless

[@davidwhitton9050]

Not really fearless two attacked my Newfoundland once and now run if they see him.

[@theguywithone]

@@davidwhitton9050 I can fully understand that. Newfoundland's are not really intimidated by anything and are more than capable of taking care of themselves. It's not the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog. Always wanted one. Great dogs.

[@buffalogal9139]

And the Newfees are very loving and protective of children while some guard dogs are not.

[@davidwhitton9050]

@@buffalogal9139 a child is never safer than with a Newfie babysitting

[@sarachan1196]

In Japan, the Akita was used for hunting Japanese bears by the Samurai. They are very protective, absolutely fearless and make no sound when they fight or attack. Other animals seem to sense this and steer clear of them.

[@dagmarfrerking2235]

Ovcharka, Tatra Mountain dogs and possibly Leonberger should be on the list too

[@tomkat_Kansas]

A good list. Here in Kansas the Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd are popular for coyotes. People in western KS often use greyhounds to hunt them.

[@buffalogal9139]

The Anatolian Shepherd is most likely the very best guard dog of all. A very fierce dog when crossed. Love them myself.

[@jamesblair9614]

Amen to the Anatolian, I’ve experience with only one, but what a dog he was. He was wonderful with all other dogs, every size, and completely laid back around people, but Coyotes brought out his instinct to guard, instantly.

[@robertsandberg2246]

I have 2 Anatolian / Merema / Great Pyranese dogs. Same with them. Super loving, but, oh man, do they go into protection mode when they hear/ see/ smell coyotes! Love those dogs!

[@krestainwatson3142]

I think a pitbull will dispatch a coyote very easily with its prey drive and tenacity

[@mrg1168]

Pits would easily be ambushed coyote teases it into the bush and multiple coyotes kill it

[@Karl51729]

@@mrg1168 I agree I have a pit and they're just not smart enough to stop a chase or recognize when they been ambushed. One on one a coyote has no chance I have seen it.

[@tufelhunden5795]

@@Karl51729 I have as well two on one. He did win but if there were more he would have been done. I've seen coyotes try to drag a dog out to ambush it with 5 other coyotes.

[@bojones1709]

@@mrg1168 that's tru

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Possibly, but it really depends on the pittie. My girl would probably try to play with it, but my goddaughter could totally FINISH HIM.

[@TheTexican05]

Lots of folks arguing here who don’t fully understand coyote behaviors or canine interactions at all. 🙄 That out of the way, your video taught me about breeds I didn’t even know about, and I consented myself fluent in “dog” with 13 years of training and working with them. So thanks for the share, and for putting this together! 🍻

[@richardpcrowe]

My Great Pyrenees keeps our fenced area clear of predators. She can bend the links or a chain link fence with her teeth! She is also exceptionally fast for a large dog! Yet she is gentle, friendly and loving towards little kids and our small rescue dogs.

[@MilitaryTalkGuy]

I currently have an American bred boxer male that is 70lbs. We live in the country and there are many coyotes in the area. None have ever ventured into our back yard but I am sure he could take out a single coyote and maybe 2. My previous boxer was German bred and 83lbs of absolute power. I have no doubt, he could hold his own against multiple coyotes. He was an absolute brute of a boxer and totally fearless; best dog I ever owned.

[@jamesw713]

My brother had a boxer/rottweiler mix and he cornered two coyotes in my brother's shed. They looked roughed up and would try to get out the door, even when my brother walked in. He was a 110-pound baby that I still miss.

[@sholland42]

I had an Australian shepherd which I believe could have handed several coyotes with no problem, he was the smartest and most athletic dog I’ve ever seen.

[@colbymasvidal2397]

I have an Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and I agree, these Australian breeds are tough as fu..🐶 AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE😁

[@hildagilbert2941]

Did he get killed? U spoke of him in past tense.

[@therealdeal3672]

I love Australian shepherds. Grew up with one.

[@jeffstone7912]

Airedale terrier… these dogs were used for bear hunting and as military/police dogs during world war one. They are extremely smart dogs. Rhodesian ridge back is A hound dog developed for lion hunting in Africa.

[@terryreynolds7056]

Right on Jeff! Had a great pair in days gone by. Would like again .

[@wraynephew6838]

they are some dogs I thought I would see on this list that was not listed. Full Grown German Shepherd, Pitbull, and Rottweiller would have no problem tearing a Coyote apart.

[@kesenaememere8520]

Facts.

[@steveedwards8380]

Dont think a decent german shepherd would have much problem taking on a coyote, they were originally used to herd and protect sheep up in the hills of Germany

[@Albert-777]

A German Shepherd should have been on that list💪🏼👍🏼

[@1Mhoram9]

Plott Hound also.

[@camau79]

Shepherds have wolf in them, they see coyotes as prey

[@Albert-777]

@@camau79 you are totally correct 👍🏼💪🏼

[@northwards2218]

Working line/Schutzhundt bred. Smart, driven, alert, and hard.

[@amunnetryan5477]

We have Great Danes,and the coyotes we use to hear and see around the farm have moved on. Thank you for your program. We enjoyed 😉

[@KiraAntoinette]

Majority of these breeds I’ve never even heard of before. It’s amazing how many breeds there are in this world growing up we only knew about German, shepherds and Doberman’s.

[@jackbusby9602]

I've never heard of any of them.

[@finousmc]

We had Kangol dog in the middle of our tactical coil in Iraq, probably the best guard dog on your list. He knew what to do. Nobody snuck up to us.

[@timcantrell4635]

You forgot about the Airedale terrier. I live in KY, in hills and Ive never met a coyote that wanted to get near my full grown Airedales. Few animals want to go toe to toe with a 70+ lb terrier. They love to protect and are great with children.

[@BarbaraKeigher]

Amen to that!

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

Airedales are tough SOBs, theyre used to hunt boars too. A coyote stands no chance against one.

[@alistairjamesheaton9155]

Most people won’t want to come there an Airedale terrier period. In England terrier breeds, have a peaceful reputation because of dog aggression. I’ve literally seen people with Staffordshire bull terriers give people with Jack Russells and other small terrier breeds a huge wide birth because they don’t want their dogs attacked by the terriers. We’re talking people with staffies with huge jaws and a normal set of testicles. The idea of an Airedale terrier is a frightening one. But not that come on here anymore. Partly because of temperament define exercise and eat and the Coat maintenance. Plus the temperament.

[@BarbaraKeigher]

@@alistairjamesheaton9155 I am astounded you think their temperament is so unstable! I am sure there are some, but so there are in every breed. My Airedale live to almost 14 years, I heard her growl 3 times ( once at night when a group of thugs were coming at me, spouting unkind dangerous things ( she was peeing behind a tree, and when she popped out with a growl, they promptly left, and she gave me the dog wagging tail of: I did good eh mom? Another time at a dog part, a dog came within an inch of biting my hand....she growl and nipped the dogs lip...that's all.... that was all that was needed! The owner came up saying how sorry she was her dog bit my dog, I told her no, my dog nipped yours...and I cannot remember the third time. But those were the ONLY times she showed any aggressiveness...but each time was correctly chosen. All 5 cats thought she was a wonderful sofa, and she loved every baby, small child and a house full of teens! I loved her dearly and could never get another dog. To this day I miss her.

[@alistairjamesheaton9155]

@@BarbaraKeigher well I’m afraid when you live in North Yorkshire and you have owned a dog you soon learned terrier, breeds by and large I’m not very dog friendly. An Airedale looks more like a small version something very dangerous

[@bradmiller9993]

My short experience with the Great Pyrenees has leads me to believe that this breed is a great choice if the dog is also acting in the role as a docile and devoted pet. Ours is super friendly and tolerant of all children and has very good situational awareness, but he runs the fenceline (suburban yard) and patrols the property. He is large, heavy and all muscle. Such a great dog.

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

There a Great Pyrenees that is in the pasture behind my house along with some donkeys and horses. He patrols the whole pasture. When he sees me he’ll come over and let me pet him and lay against the fence and roll over. I’ll see him and holler” hey big boy”, and he come a running. But I also see him in guard mode, very protective. Beautiful dog.

[@luhrsen8105]

The good part about the Pyrenees is that they don't instinctively bite. Even with coyotes they simply trample over them at high speed until the coyote is too bruised to continue. This can be bad for a mixed dog household however since they do the same when playing. Also they instinctively work best in pairs with one chasing the predator while the other keeps watch.

[@rneustel388]

Sounds like you have a wonderful dog!

[@mossfamily2000]

I live rural and have many animals including many many chickens which is a yotes favorite meals. We lost 32 chickens in 2 nights a few years ago. The varmint was a mink but we have a ton of coyotes as well. I even have multiple pictures on my trail cam of coyotes roaming around our chicken coop. We decided to get a Great Pyrenees for a livestock guardian and it was the best choice we ever made! We haven’t lost 1 animal since. I even witnessed our Great Pyrenees (Rosie) chasing off multiple coyotes. I wouldn’t trade her for anything!! She’s the best addition to our family. Great with people, kids, other pets and loves her job taking care of our livestock. Best dog ever!!!

[@hesavedawretchlikeme6902]

I am not a huge dog lover. I do not own any at this point, and never plan to again, but have owned many breeds all my life. The Great Pyrenees are the best natured, protective, loyal, and friendliest dogs to my knowledge.

[@SmithFarmandOutdoors]

The Great Pyrenees is the default LGD in our area of the world, Tennessee.

[@Ranger830]

😂 my donkey has killed more Coyotes than most dogs! She protects my goats like a boss! She loves to tap dance on their ass! If they fight they die,if they run and leave the goat they live! Get a Donkey! I’ll put up against any of these K9s! She’d kick field goals with any one of these! Bet!

[@mikecimerian6913]

Guard donkeys are best for cattle. They hate canines. I have seen a donkey grab a dog by its neck then snap it in one twist. It is was quick.

[@Ranger830]

@@mikecimerian6913 my Father had Shetland pony that would do the same! 🤣😂 you did not screw with mama Honey! She would straight wreck ya! Amazing the folks that don’t know this! Geese and donkeys man, hard to beat! 😎🤙

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Llamas do that too. Near my house a family has Llamas. The Guinea hens hang out with them for protection. The hens eat the ticks of off the Llamas. It is a win win except for the coyotes that think they are going to eat the hens.

[@dsm2shoes]

From my personal experience the Dogue de Bordeaux is the canine equivalent of a Royal Navy Q-Ship. Two coyotes (I believe one was half coyote half shepherd?) thought they were going to have a French Bulldog for lunch until his friend (Dogue de Bordeaux) came to his rescue and disassembled the two of them. Snapped one's neck and disemboweled the other, they never knew what hit them. And when finished he acted like it was just another day in the neighborhood ( it took the better part of an hour and a bottle of shampoo to get all the blood off him, not a scratch on him)?

[@andym1594]

Life span of 5-6 years.... saying goodbye to pets is no fun.

[@stevejones4739]

We had Newfoundland and Great Pyrenees mix as sheep dogs in Utah. Great dogs. We would bring out the pups with their parents so they could learn the ropes. One year we had a pup get lost for a few months. We finally found him running with a pack of coyotes. He’d lost his tail and had some battle scars but he obviously held his own against them. We were able to catch and re-domesticate him but we couldn’t put him back to work so he became our house dog. He was amazing with my kids. Miss that big guy

[@SearlesHernandez]

Wow, that's amazing.

[@davidwhitton9050]

The Leonburger is a breed based on Newfoundland pyr mix fantastic breed.

[@1875outlaw]

Akitas should definitely be on this list the Akita I had hated coyotes he would go crazy when they howled at night our family had 300 acres and that was his territory the neighbor had cows next to our land and he loved our Akita he kept the coyotes away he was a very loyal dog to our family and kids

[@WhiskeySam1]

First one I thought of before the list started was the Pyrenees. They’re sweet dogs, but when they go into guard mode, they’re like balls of fury. Truly frightening when a predator enters the yard

[@woolyhighlander7280]

They fear nothing !

[@richardgustafson5529]

We lost a smaller dog to coyotes at our farm, so we rescued a Great Pyrenees/Anatolian shepherd mix. We could hear the coyotes singing as they ran the creek behind our property, and Molly would go out and let loose with that Big, Booming bark. Her record was three barks to get the coyotes to stop singing and leave. She was a huge sweety, but would put herself between us and any perceived threat. When we bought our new house the sellers told us about all the wildlife in the area, including coyotes. No more coyotes after we moved in! The deer loved her and felt safe around her, which meant all our landscaping turned into deer food.

[@williammoran4898]

Best dog's ever

[@David-bi2yz]

@@woolyhighlander7280 my Pyrenees is afraid of thunder.

[@stevejones4739]

We had a Pyrenees Newfoundland mix. He was the best dog. Truly a gentle giant with my kids and incredibly protective

[@jesseeno3463]

Great Pyrenees was under rated. Exactly what they were bred to do . Absolute beasts . Lots of good dogs out there. Should mention some smaller hounds that could be smart enough to maybe avoid the situation all together. Good video

[@justvisiten]

I raised my children in a very rural area, although a Great Pyrenees, also raised them. He had no problem with coyotes, but he did lose a fight with a bear. He healed up and was fine. We Sure didn't worry about the Akita/wolf mix dog, nor the bull mastiff/shar pei cross. But my super gentle, delicate of manners German Shepard cross was the worst! Oh coyotes didn't threaten him, but when the females were in heat, he would take off and not come home for a day or two. The coyotes for miles around suddenly became MUCH larger and more aggressive, thanks dog.

[@johno7149]

I had a Aussie Cattle dog/ Lab mix but looked 100% cattle dog. Kept all coywolf's away. Treed over 100 bears. With 350-400 lb bears would harass staying 20 yards away. Then would chase and harass for 1/2 mile till bears were long gone. Then came back home. What a dog.

[@silky2204]

I had an Anatolian Shepherd in SC. I walked the trails in Harbison with the dog. We walked as a pack because I also walked a 10 lbs. poodle, a Chinese Crested, held a chihuahua, and then a puppy. The coyote would be waiting for use in the winter. Great dog, the Anatolian Shepherd. Cannot wait for a arm or ranch and to get another one. I do hear they will increase their territory of protection. Some neighbors have issues. But I love them and saw them in action.

[@kudukilla]

Mother in law had a German Shepherd. She looked out the window and Boomer was just playing with a coyote like it was another friendly dog. As soon as she stepped outside, he went into protection mode and killed the coyote.

[@thechosen5805]

🤣🤣gotta love dogs

[@teresahiggs4896]

That’s a tactic of coyotes.. They act all playful around a dog and lure it away where some other coyotes or the entire pack are waiting to ambush it. The dog just thinks it’s another playful dog, to the coyote , it’s dinner. This is now coyotes an kill larger dogs , they don’t act aggressive , they act dog like and playful……until there’s enough coyotes to overwhelm the dog and kill it. Some dogs fall for this playful coyote trick others don’t and just attack the coyote immediately.

[@seanvandergriff7161]

@@teresahiggs4896 spot on. It's amazing how many people don't realize this. I have 3 Shepherds and this is part of that reason.

[@antisimanticath]

I live in Coyote land ( Arizona) and Coyotes are criminally intelligent. The pack hides and one will entice the dog or dogs to play. Dog goes out to play and is then surprised by the entire pack that has on their bibs and hands holding their knife and fork.

[@anthonyjulson8840]

Typically it's a female in heat.

[@thomaskline]

I saw my 137lb Irish Wolfhound run down and kill a coyote. She broke its neck!

[@neganrex5693]

Irish Wolfhound is overkill. LOL. My uncle bred them for Wolves in Canada and overseas.

[@hesavedawretchlikeme6902]

A relative in Oklahoma used to have sheep and cattle. For sheep the Pyrenees dogs were there to protect from coyotes and other predators. He had retired greyhounds he utilized to hunt coyotes down when they became too plentiful and threatened the flocks/herd. Of course the greyhound is very swift of foot. He stated that he tried hard to get to the coyotes and shoot them before the greyhounds did...because they would tear into the coyotes. They could kill them, but he just did not want the greyhounds to be injured. Other than that...get donkeys, they can take care of the coyote problem too.

[@johndyer9232]

Donkeys, camels, llamas, and alpacas will not only defend the herds, but actively run down and kill coyotes.

[@francismcclaughry3794]

yes donkeys will

[@LeeGee]

That was educational. I had no idea.

[@jaylucas8352]

Donkeys have very very long ....legs for kicking.

[@killcrazyvegan]

I have a hunting-bred greyhound and she has a very sociable and mild disposition. However If she loses her temper or gets her prey drive going - she’s unstoppable. She hates coyotes on sight. Greyhounds have the ability to exert tremendous force and leverage through their bodies. I’ve seen hunting vids where greys dismember the coyote in a few seconds, or shred a rabbit to bits in a fraction of a second. The track greyhounds generally have thin skins and are easily cut or slashed, so they tend to be skittish about exposing themselves to a bite. They like run up and body-slam each other when playing/establishing dominance. I’ve seen larger dogs ( e.g. Labs or Rotties) get knocked over or sent flying when the greyhound runs into them.

[@Swell_Character]

This is a fine list here. A coyote should think twice about messing with any of these hounds. The look alone of these dogs would most likely be enough to stop a coyote attack from happening in the first place. If your breed did not make it to the list, I hope you do not feel bad. We know there are other breeds that would be able to stop a coyote. For example, an American bulldog would be a mighty fine choice. Catch dogs in general would be swell. There is a fellow by the name of Madison Parker, a former Navy Seal. He's an outdoorsmen known for his survivalist training and living off of the land. Parker is an avid hunter that uses and breeds dogs to help him put food on the table. The dogs he uses are pit bulldogs. He'll hunt basically anything from squirrels, raccoons, badgers, and hogs. In an interview with Battle Bred K9s, he spoke of how he was hunting raccoons one night, and one of his dogs got separated. He searched all night for the dog but could not find him. Parker finally found him when the dog came up to him. When the dog came up to him, he barked and took off back in the direction he came from. So Parker followed his dog and came across a coyote den. He understood where his dog was and what the dog had been doing. There were two dead coyotes and another that was badly hurt. The pit bull jumped back onto the coyote and then was trying to get back into the den for more when Parker finally grabbed him.

[@shaunkennethhughes]

I once had a 15 lb dog raised with mammoth jacks trained to defend against coyotes. She could see one half a mile away along a treeline and start running. Where I worked (chicken farm) she would chase the first coyote she saw. They would then sometimes gang up on her and chase her. She would loose them in the trees. She never quit chasing them even when one nearly caught her. It ignored her tail and got within a few inches of her butt! Her legs were huge and rock hard. Awsesome mouse catcher too!

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Coyotes want dogs to chase them, then they are ambushed by the entire pack.

[@SGee1989]

I have an Anatolian Shepherd and Anatolian/Great Pyrenees and they are an awesome team. Anatolian/Pyr is frontline defense and if anyone gets past her our Anatolian is the silent killer in the background! I love these strong breeds! And both are well socialized and are very gentle with anyone baby.

[@donaldmoormeister6442]

I had a 120 pound lab that kept coyotes off my place. Border collies or any "cow dog" will keep coyotes away.