Watch Our Livestock Guardians As They Prevent Problems With A Bear and Alert To A Snake

Watch as our livestock guardians help to keep a problem bear off our farm and also contain a snake. There is no direct bear footage, only evidence that he was here. But I do have snake footage. Our 7 guardians are Akbash with Great Pyrenees mixed in. Hope you enjoy! Please subscribe if you like our channel. It's free and easy to do.
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[@annieoakslee]

My sister had a problem with a bear coming on her property every nite trying to get her chickens...She's stuffed jelly donuts with ghost peppers and has not seen the bear since

[@sugarnads]

Oh gods thats awesome

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Now that is a technique that I've never heard of. lol.

[@wytchwoodhomesteadandkenne5036]

Smart!

[@kristieingram2039]

😁😄🤣😂..... Good one.... Thanks for sharing that info...

[@kenhowell07]

@Saman Naqvi Well. something would be running shortly! Prolly the bear's ass !

[@stunter2875]

Sleeping outside with your animals is what makes me happy about this. They are family and it's something very special in our short lives that a lot of people will never understand or feel.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I agree with you totally. It's special to camp out with the animals. Also, I got to see so many shooting stars that I never would have. And just being a team with them. They appreciate it when I'm around when they are at work. And I enjoy being there with them.

[@onegeekyone]

You are so correct!

[@mollflanders9314]

I had a ginormous half-breed Pyrenees and he was the Security Guard of our family. You didn't have to lock anything with him around. I got him for $35 at the dog shelter. He was a therapy dog reject, reduced for quick sale. He was a diamond of a dog.

[@onegeekyone]

Mine was a rescue dog And specials were running for $40 including being fixed.. I used to train Dobermans for years but this dog takes the cake! I also got another dog with him because I didn't want him to be alone which is a bully/pitbull mix and they are best friends! It's like they both compliment each other and loving both of them... they give back loads!! Can't go wrong with the guardian dogs unless of course you can't stand to hear a dog bark LOL

[@randmayfield5695]

Something I don't understand and I think I never will: There are people who just don't like dogs. How could someone not like these amazing and loving creatures? Go figure.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I agree.

[@MC-tm2uy]

A got a friend who dislike dogs. He doesn't hate them or want to do the dog any harm, just dislike dogs. Turned out he was bitten pretty badly by a dog when he was a kid and the trauma never went away...

[@mikedenman2567]

I've had a couple of Great Pyrenees and they are great dogs, just don't put them in urban or suburban environments. They are noisy at night and love to go on walkabouts. They will ignore you if their interest is elsewhere

[@kenhowell07]

@@MC-tm2uy I agree.It's usually a scare they had when younger.

[@randmayfield5695]

@@---nu4ed Unfortunately that's the hard part. Knowing that you will probably outlive your dog, and then some more, is a tuff thing. But like everything else in life there are no guarantees to pretty much everything. I accept the loss issue because having dogs beats not having them.

[@chrisnnh]

At first I was like, “Oh, WOW!” But then... I saw the Goose. Now I understand why no bears on your property. It’s almost like cheating.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi. Geese do alert to problems and to anyone or any animal trying to enter our property. But geese also can easily fall victim to predators if they don't have backup such as livestock guardian dogs. Here, they make a great team.

[@chrisnnh]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas Even Tom Brady needs his team. You understand I was about half teasing, right. Every time I see a goose the tape goes off in my head. The neighborhood bully, E.J. Posteard, running for his life. Each buttock under extreme duress from grandmother’s babies. He never lived it down. Never ate duck again, and those two lived a long and happy life.

[@wytchwoodhomesteadandkenne5036]

Guardian goose to the rescue! Every farm needs a guard goose lol. No... Seriously.

[@alekseydrotenko3289]

@@chrisnnh In ancient Rome the geese were celebrated each year for being better alert guardians than the dogs. Romans would even kill some dogs during that celebration. During one invasion of Rome the geese were the only ones to spot the enemy sneaking in while the sentries and guard dogs all were asleep.

[@WisteriaSuriRanch]

Bear!? Yikes... Your dogs are gorgeous and amazing. I freaked out one morning when one of my senior guardian dogs didn't show up for breakfast. I frantically ran around the property and then to the back pasture where I saw him standing between the alpaca girls and an angry coyote who got his leg caught in the fence. I was so proud of our sweet dog. I had to run back to the house to get my boys and everyone followed except the coyote who was stuck. Whew... we usually have at least 2 working dogs but we were in transition as our dogs were all older. We've been adopting them from rescues and finding a good fit takes a little bit more time. We've been so blessed with such amazing guardian dogs and they are worth their weight in gold and then some. And like you, ours is family and we love on them a ton. Thank you for sharing how incredible your majestic dogs are!!! Hugs, Keiko

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Oh wow, great save that your senior guardian dog did with the coyote. That's a great story! Guardians truly are amazing. Hugs back to you.

[@WisteriaSuriRanch]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas They are, aren't they?! Hugs :) and have an amazing Sunday!

[@digi3363]

What happened to the coyote?

[@axeman33333]

@@digi3363 😵I hope

[@digi3363]

@@axeman33333 Well I don't.

[@sugarnads]

You have a beautiful pack.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. I think so too. :)

[@kuvasz5252]

Beautiful pack, full of love and devotion, so well done with their raising. I've got three kuvaszok on four acres and they just are going crazy when the coyotes sound off. It constantly amazes me how they work as a team, without any previous training. Their instinct just kicks in.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you and sounds like you have a great team too. :)

[@Streetpreaching7]

Very impressive pack of animals:)! They seem happy on the farm. I am a Happy owner of 2 brother Pyrenees puppies. They are 15 months old, gentle giants indeed great with kids so loving 🥰

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Nice! Hugs to your pups.

[@EllieMaeInTx2010]

I justLove this video! I’m on my3rd Pyr and they r just beyond amazing! This breed is sheer perfection

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks. And glad you liked this. This pack is Akbash with a little Great Pyrenees mixed in. Both breeds are amazing I think so I totally agree with you. :)

[@karltoboll4873]

We have an Akbash mix and she’s the greatest dog,we believe she’s mixed with Husky and Dalmatian possibly.She developed black spots all over after turning 6-7 months old,they came out of nowhere.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

@@karltoboll4873 I bet she's a cutie too!

[@madasahatter5514]

How wonderful and rare it is to see a full family pack of dogs. And how lovely it must be for the pups to all stay together and grow old with one another. Humanity really doesn't deserve dogs!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I love that they are altogether too. And not one is missing. It's been such an honor for me to watch this family. And to be their human.

[@fitness4life746]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas Just one Pyr now. He's 11months. Soon to court a lady for him so we will have family too

[@Vic.Toria.]

There's a very good reason that it is so rare- look up littermate syndrome, its a horrible thing that many siblings kept with other siblings experience. It often makes for miserable lives for the pups involved and awful behaviors, theres very few people who have the ability to combat this and keep the pups separate enough so they dont experience that

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I will have to disagree with you Vic Toria, and I'm educated on what some people call littermate syndrome. Many, many keep families and litters with no issues. Also, if what you are saying is rare, almost the whole sled dog industry wouldn't exist. My two before this pack, where Great Pyrenees littermates (they also were part of this pack for 2 years), They were sisters who worked, played, slept and ate together into teenage years which is when they passed. It is not rare to have a bonded family pack of dogs who get along. It is not rare to have siblings get along. That is my opinion, so I decided instead of delete this comment, I would write back. But I don't want this to turn into a debate. Thank you.

[@wytchwoodhomesteadandkenne5036]

@@fitness4life746 haha I think my girl is just now coming into her first heat, but I'm in the Midwest.

[@m8trxd]

Watching this snuggled in bed with my Personal Guardian Dog, a Doberman.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

That sounds fun. I used to have a doberman. He was with me his full life. Great dogs dobermans are.

[@lisaguinther1923]

I have a dobie too and 3 pryness

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

@@lisaguinther1923 Awe. Nice. I loved my doberman Jackson.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

@@Jedin8_1966 Oh my goodness, not too smart of the neighbor. Glad things turned out ok.

[@edwardrossman9448]

I love that you have so many of these dogs so its an overwhelming force and any predator will be dispatched likely without even altercation .

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Yes, a predator wouldn't even want to come in with a large group of guardians. We've had mountain lions and bears look and just run on by without entering the property.

[@kayceegreer4418]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas , my thoughts exactly. I also noticed that you have seven (a significant biblical number) and you recognize God in everything and give thanks unashamedly.....

[@2001Artfull]

We have a couple of female Great Pyrenees on 5 acres. Unfortunately, we have neighbors who don't like the barking at night, so... we lock our livestock up at night and bring the dogs into the house. I envy your situation. Enjoy.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

If you don't have a barking ordinance you should be ok to protect your livestock. But I understand not wanting to fight with neighbors. That's a tough situation.

[@karltoboll4873]

Absolutely beautiful pack of Pyrs.We had but it died and waiting on our second one to be here in two weeks.He’s coming from Colorado.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi. So sorry to hear yours died. That is so hard. Congrats on your new addition!

[@emmabovary1228]

Karl, has your new pup arrived yet? I’m sorry about your loss. But I’m happy you’re filling your home with a new babe.

[@karltoboll4873]

@@emmabovary1228 in two days he will be here

[@lkurowic]

Our Great Pyrenees (Noah 155 pounds) is a big baby except when night fall comes in Northern Michigan. Then he is all business protecting the livestock from black bear and pretty much anything else. Except wild turkeys, he says no threats there.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Noah sounds like a wonderful guardian! Ours get like that at nightfall too. It's like a switch is switched and they turn from play to business. Then playful again in the morning.

[@jsmomx8]

My son has a huge pyranese..hes 13 now lives indoors and defend my son and teaching his "replacement" not a pyranese what to do. Hes my granddog...he will never be replaced!! Once a man attacked my son and shot his little puppy. My sons a grown man..when that guy hit my son the "polar bear" TOOK HIM DOWN!!!!! GOOD BOY!!!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hello. So sorry to hear that someone shot your dog's puppy. That's awful. I'm glad to hear that your son's other dog was there to get the guy. So sorry.

[@Radarzz77]

I had the pleasure if having a Great Pyrenees amazing Dogs!!! Although she was a city dog w/no herd to watch she would chase all the kids playing into a circle to watch them. She wouldnt hurt a fly yet on hind legs she was 7 ft tall & had the courage to face down any bear if needed. The funny thing about her every white car (apparently) looked like Mom to her -she wag her tail and prance around & was so glad to see them (any white car?? Really odd but entertaing. I didn’t know much about the breed when i first got her but when u look into the breed just amazing digs & companions!!! Highly recommend them as Family pet -if you lots of room to run😉

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

They are special for sure. Mine are mostly Akbash with some Great Pyr mixed in. David is half Great Pyr and Half Akbash though.

[@alistairjamesheaton9155]

Going forward, do you think Breeders’ in Wyoming & other Western states will create their own breed of guardian dog as other breeds have evolved around the globe, using whatever canine stock works best in the environment in terms of temperament coat size, aggression, levels et cetera, especially given the amount of predators currently running around the state of Wyoming. That bear, evidently realised dinner was not served on your property !!!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I think with all of the different lgd breeds to choose from, there is enough to choose from. Just my thoughts though.

[@Wolfspaule]

You forget to mention how fluffy they are and how often you just want to pet them^^

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

All the time.

[@ambercurry7427]

Do you have siblings from a pair? I haven't bred my female yet and I am wondering if I do about keeping the puppies. We are about to be on 16 acres with 131 acres of trees behind us with black bears. I have seen people having issues with 2 GPS or issues with litte mates and would love your thoughts!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I've always had siblings and they got along great. I first had 2 great pyr sisters that I brought here at 8 weeks of age. They were best friends, eating together, sleeping together and guarding our place together into teenage years until they passed. Now I have 5 siblings along with their parents and all are buddies. The two girls are very close and sweet to each other.

[@Pierronimo8764]

Here is a video of 2 great pyrenees in France, chasing a brown bear out of their territory : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWLFZGt4nc6saac They basically harass him until he leaves. This shows how courageous these dogs are.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks. Amazing dogs.

[@petervrabcak5597]

Good dogs. My 9 pounder does the same. Must be in all dogs!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. Sounds like you have a good little guardian there. :)

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

Sounds like your neighbours should have one or two LGDs as well if they are getting their goats killed. Its the most humane and environmental thing to do because the bears and other predators won't end up getting shot and killed, and of course the dogs get a job to do.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I agree. But also so many livestock guardian dogs also suffer when people get them only for protecting their livestock but they aren't willing to put up fences for the dogs to keep them home. And many people aren't ready to take care of the dogs' needs to.

[@356diane]

maybe one day could you share a tip or two on how to "train" pyrs or do working dogs train each other or both? Could you share even one tip on what is most important humans help dogs understand that they need to do or not do and how to show them that? For instance licking ok, biting not ok. I got tackled by a pyr today and though it was the single most wonderful moment of my entire day I am supposed to be helping them learn to behave so that they can be adopted into family homes. How should I respond when 1 yr old pyr keeps mouthing my forearm and hand . I tried to calm, disengage and not reward with pets until he stopped but at some point this dog learned to mouth people...he is a rescue dog they follow your lead and listen to your cues so well

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hello. I believe these dogs are such independent thinkers who just know how to do their job so we need to just support them in that. I use a lot of positive praise and just tell them what a great job they are doing. Lots of love, group play, and just letting them be who they are. It's nothing I could train them to do. And for me, I'm fine with my dogs mouthing me. They know to never bite down. I have a few that love to take my hand and it's an affectionate and playful thing, nothing that bothers me or nothing I'd want to stop. It's just how they communicate.

[@356diane]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas thank you kindly for your time and attention ! this is priceless your perspective. I find your answer fits what my intuition has been telling me about these dogs. I think in the life you provide them they can be themselves. So they dont have behavior problems. Also yes, the biting was never actually biting down. I am asking myself how this applies to the adolescents with emotional regulation problems I used to work with. Thank you so much.

[@wytchwoodhomesteadandkenne5036]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas lucky you with the playful mouthing... I usually get a cold wet nose right up my hoo haw! Little minx! Lol she laughs at me too!

[@mariesal3558]

I love that this family of dogs got to stay together ! That’s amazing , very rare for dogs to have that

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you.

[@evelyny7037]

Yes! They are awesome! What in the world must your Feedmill be like?!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

It's a lot but worth it. The dog's are the least expensive to feed.

[@shaunblevins3303]

Have y’all had anymore problems with Bears ?.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

They have been around close but no problems.

[@karenthesheepgirl1909]

I am a dog lover in general but oh those great pyrenees! I have chickens, ducks and sheep and live in the Green Swamp area of central Florida but because of my four great pyrs I have never lost anything to a predator. They are worth all the barking (that's their job after all) and the hole digging. We also have a newfoundland mix, two border collies, a very old cur and an old lab. They are the loves of my life.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

That is awesome!

[@onegeekyone]

Right on!!! 😍

[@seanisajerk83]

So cool! You’re just playing a part in a story that thousands of years old, two species working together as a cohesive family unit for a greater cause ensuring the safety and prosperity of each other. Your story is up in Wyoming in the 21st century while others with similar tales have been in Peru, Siberia, the Alps, and Appalachia with countless ones in between. It’s not just in their genes, it’s in ours as well, we need each other. Always have and always will, just maybe one day we will earn it.

[@onegeekyone]

Well said!!

[@tuhinmitra4165]

Which breed are this? Great Pyrenees or Maremma Sheep Dog?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hello. They are Akbash and Great Pyrenees mixes. Both are livestock guardian dog breeds.

[@722dabba]

we don't deserve dogs

[@connieposey8252]

Wow! You are soooo blessed! What beautiful, smart, protective dogs. Love this video and look forward to many more of them.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewhernandez1275]

Y'all got the same theme song as reactistan

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I'm not sure what reactistan is.

[@LordBrittish]

Bull snakes are your friends.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

yes they are

[@wytchwoodhomesteadandkenne5036]

I have one Pyrenees and I breed Great Pyredanes, the Dane originally being a Boar hunter, later an estate guardian, so the mix is amazing. Akbash are fantastic! I would have went that way if I'd had the breeding stock, but I am happy with the Great Pyredanes. The hybridization gives them much better health and lifespan than either breed on it's own, you have the size and intelligence, fantastic with kids, even better if possible with animals of all types and sizes, tend to roam less, don't bark incessantly at leaves, and like the Pyr, a coyote stands no chance against a Pyredane pack. I love my LGDs!

[@octoberwoods]

I found this video while looking for info on common skin problems with great Pyrenees, my Pyrenees Sweetie has been getting reaccuring hot spots? Do you have any information or tips? Thank you.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi. I've not had one yet with skin issues. I wish I could be of better help.

[@maryallenb]

Treat for fleas, get them off chicken /salmon/lamb as those proteins are too “hot” for them

[@eyeball4779]

You need to shave just that spot and give them a steroid but make sure that you keep the shaved spot clean my lab was bad when it got really hot in summer

[@caitlinmalley]

Love it! Keep it comin! It feels so peaceful to watch them all together. Protecting your land, you, animals. So precious and innate.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you Caitlin for your kind encouragement for our new KZbin Channel. The guardians are the heartbeat of our ranch and home for sure.

[@seansmith720]

What area in Wyoming

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hello. Sheridan County.

[@carlosmoura8625]

Livestock guardian dogs are the best breeds on earth. In Portugal we have 4 diferent breeds of livestock guardian dogs.

[@christinearmington]

I was sad to hear that eagles were taking lambs. Not enough LGDs I guess.

[@DetenkleFriluftsliv]

This makes me SO happy to see. :-) ...Here in Norway around 2 million sheep are release out in the wilderness to run free each year. Without any supervision or protection throughout the whole summer. Unfortunately the grazing period here is associated with suffering and poor welfare for many of the animals. And many will never return home. Of course there are many reasons for this. Some may break a leg and will eventually die of starvation. Naturally, another reason is attack from predators. A large majority of the politicians doesn´t prioritize protecting our predators. Our ENDANGERED predators. Quite the opposite actually. They share the same TERRIBLE attitude as many farmers have: "We don´t need wolf, lynx, wolverine and bear in the Norwegian wilderness." "So we´ll just remove them, because it´s not in our favor." They act like we have some kind of first priority to this wilderness. To this world! So instead of giving farmers economal support, and demand that they start herding their sheep, they do what they can do eradicate and expel the predators. Simply because it´s impractical for business. All this despite that most Norwegians wants to keep wolf and other predators in the Norwegian wilderness. Norway definitely has a lot to learn from other countries.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I agree. The livestock guardians would help to prevent predators eating the sheep and they would also help with people wanting to kill off the predators.

[@danielbadiang3817]

Great info. Maybe your neighbors should get a couple dogs .

[@SheepyHollowCanada]

This is very nice to see. Our boys don't have livestock they have us and are very protective. When Storm was little I'd take him for walks on the property and trained to listen and be quiet as well as point by looking where he was hearing the noises and we would investigate together. Ice, on the other hand, will bark and bark. Last summer they got a garter snake and you could tell they were proud of their catch.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you! It sounds like Storm and Ice really love you. They guard what they love.

[@redchic]

Great guardians! My sister and brother in law have 2 Maremma (part pyreneese) guardians for their sheep and some smaller critters. Fortunately they don't have to deal with bears (it's not impossible) , but lots of coyotes, wolf, and snakes. They take their job very seriously besides being beautiful dogs.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

I had no idea that a bear would be a denied attacker ..... I know the PYRENEES big males will kill wolves with some efficiency .... a coyote / coyotes are just using energy they will find lethal to their existence. Love My Pyr ... she is a phenomenal creature.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Bears do eat animals around here in addition to berries and roots. But our Guardians keep us all safe here.

[@martilisica618]

Lovely dogs good music. Have you any cats? LGD'S Are the most amazing dogs. Pyreneese are so fluffy & gorgeous. A whole family of them ❤❤❤❤❤ wonderfull Xxx

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi. Thank you. Yes, we have 4 cats. All rescues and all so special to us.

[@emmabovary1228]

Sir, you are brave. But the Pyrenees are just beautiful something. Makes me want to add just one more to our tiny flock.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I hope you do. But actually I'm a miss, not a sir. But I just realized I guess from this video you can't tell that. Thanks for the nice feedback.

[@onegeekyone]

I have a great Pyrenees/white lab mix that I absolutely love in & adore !He is every bit of a hound dog as your Ruthie!I can tell when the neighbor's cat has been in our garage or yard, because he'll track the steps the cat took..Love the video thanks for sharing! These dogs are awesome to have around! And we don't live on a farm, but I know I can count on protection,as well as trusting him, as guardian dogs have above avg intelligence, imho.. LOVE & praise is what mine lives for! 💓

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Wonderful!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Quite a pack. I love seeing the dogs. I'm not ready for having a LGD yet, but hope to soon. Keep up the great videos.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you so much. Sorry I missed seeing this comment until today.

[@specialsnowflake9097]

Why did you go for a mixed breed?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Tacoma is who I had first (full Akbashf from working parents) and then when I saw David available as a pup (half Akbash and half Great Pyrnees) from working parents it seemed like a perfect fit. I had already raised full great pyrs and had them from pups to teenagers so I was familiar with both breeds. Then David was so spectacular that I let them have 1 litter and I kept all the pups.

[@specialsnowflake9097]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas do you find one to be better than the other?

[@mollflanders9314]

I had a ginormous half-breed Pyrenees and he was the Security Guard of our family. You didn't have to lock anything with him around. I got him for $35 at the dog shelter. He was a therapy dog reject, reduced for quick sale. He was a diamond of a dog.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

How awesome that you found each other!

[@emmabovary1228]

Beautiful Pyrenees to be sure. My girl is a rescue. 2 failed placements due to ignorance and hubris. I was familiar with the breed. She lives in an urban area with a decent yard and lots of walking. Several neighbors and their animals are in the “flock.” I hope to have acreage and more Pyrenees one day.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Nice. Sounds like she now has a wonderful life with you. Thanks for rescuing her.

[@winger468]

Love it. Happy Great Pyrs. Being allowed to do what they love, not stuck in a house or fenced yard.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks. It makes me happy too seeing them do what they love.

[@Raphael_NYC]

I would know nothing about this without folks like you all. I just subscribed. Thank you. Raphael NYC

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Oh my, thank you so much!

[@k-mvlogs7529]

Have these dogs descended from central Asian shepherd look similar but the peranum have a nicer more cured tail

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi. They are Akbash mostly with a little Great Pyrennes mixed in. The Akbash is from Turkey and the Great Pyrenees from the Pyrenees Mountains.

[@pattiaustin999]

Beautiful dogs! I have a GP/ akbash mix that is my constant companion when I am home. Wonderful animals 🙂

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

The best!

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Two things here, 1: Carry antivenom for all snakes they might encounter. 2: Have gun capable of taking down a bear for your safety as well as the dogs, and the livestock. As far as I know bears are not on the endangered list and as much as I would not want to kill a bear your neighbors might be appreciative if you did. BTW once a bear knows he can take livestock it will return again and again and your neighbors hopefully realize that and have taken precautionary measures since l losing an animal. Cheers

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Our vet is 8 miles away and has always been available so for me to buy the very expensive antivenom each year wouldn't make as much sense than to pay if we need it from her. Thankfully, 20 plus years living here and no one has been bit by a rattlesnake. We have had one, once but I was able to take care of it. For the bears, the 7 guardians keeping them away would be more effective than me, using my gun. I like that we can live with the wildlife without having to kill. The livestock guardians make that possible.

[@michaelbeck402]

You can not beat a group of Great Pyrenees. Such a great family you have.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. We sure love them a lot and they do a great job protecting us all.

[@gaelenhixson2886]

That is so smart stacking wood along the fence. What a great bunch of dogs you all have. I thought this was so neat that they surrounded the snake and alerted of it. Just awesome.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks. Yes, the dogs really are so smart by nature.

[@bendejo9235]

You have a pack of adult GPs. You have NOTHING to worry about!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

They really do help me sleep well at night.

[@spacedaway1]

Do you guys have a problems with wolves in your area as well as bears and mountain lions? I have heard that spiked collars are a good thing for guardian dogs to have if they deal with wolves.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

We do have wolves but my guardians play and a spiked collar would decrease their quality of life greatly. A jaw could get caught on another's collar but most likely they would not rough house and play as much. I have 7 and the threat is not so much that 7 would need to wear spiked collars their whole lives.

[@peaceandlove5214]

Nice video and beautiful animals but would you please tell me at what age your dogs started protection work?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. They are a full family pack, so I think even as the 5 were a year old they were protecting right alongside their parents. And to a potential threat I think even as 1 year olds they looked and sounded intimidating. But I guess i'd say at 2 years of age they were all very qualified as livestock guardian dogs.

[@Gabrielaalvarezdogmom]

Please make videos on how to train livestock guardians. I want to be on a ranch one day

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi. The livestock guardian breeds really just know what to do when the right environment is facilitated. They need fencing to keep them safe and also introductions to the animals that they will be guarding. It in their breeding to know what to do. I recently made a video called "Introducing New Animals To The Guardians And How The Bond." Once they bond to the animals it's very easy.

[@douglassduplassie6271]

Beautiful dogs although I haven't met one dog I haven't found beautiful or cat for that matter.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. Same here. I love all dogs.

[@BeneGesseritWitch]

These dogs are beautiful they are bred for this they are known as bear killers and sometimes can be hard to train because they are fiercely independent.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I have not found that they are fiercely independent. I think once the human is part of the team they will also look to the human for support and advice. But yes, they are independent thinkers and could handle most situations all on their own.

[@johnviney7919]

Smart and caring dogs!!!Love their work!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you!

[@grantbroom405]

I love how I have a mother father and siblings dogs. I can't really remember seeing that before besides breeders

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

It was such a privilege to get to watch both Tacoma, the mom and David the dad both raise these pups up right. They are amazing parents and that made it easy for me too.

[@WingsAsEaglesMinistries]

I own 2. Great dogs

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Nice. Akbash are so smart. Great Pyrenees too.

[@pattymarcosky1776]

Does anyone know the name of the song that is playing?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

The song is a copyright free song from youtube. I'm not sure the name.

[@easygoing2479]

You might as well have a pride of lions guarding your place.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

We do feel safe.

[@dkarukas]

Almost like watching an episode of Yellowstone.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

haha. Thanks.

[@mollflanders9314]

That's a lotta dog!😲😍

[@chrisbuxbaum]

Thanks for sharing your life.🍀💚🍀

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

My pleasure. Thanks!

[@jakedior9419]

Love those beautiful mini polar bears of yours.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Simon-mv2xm]

We have a great pyr who is 14 months. She raises hell when a car pulls in our driveway and god forbid someone gets out of it. We got her to protect our sheep and chickens, but she won't stay in their fenced area alone. if we leave her alone in there, she just jumps and whines at the gate begging to be let out. How can we train her to stay and protect them?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I've found they don't need any training, just bonding with the animals. I've never had a single guardian though. The least I've had was two of them. They really do well with a buddy.

[@Simon-mv2xm]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas the thing is, she bonds with the animals while we’re there with her, but as soon as we leave she wants to come with us and not stay with the animals.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

@@Simon-mv2xm It sounds like she really wants to be with her people. Every dog is different. I think it would help to get her a buddy dog. Another guardian dog breed.

[@tboniusmaximus3047]

Bottomless pit, just buy pallets of food and dump it down into the ether lol

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

They actually have very efficient metabolisms being an ancient breed, so they don't eat as much as people may think they do.

[@david.b4186]

Whats name of wonderful music ?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

It's free music from youtube. Not sure of the name.

[@c.san.8751]

Awesome pack. That is the way to do it. You need two or more.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. I agree. They work really well in teams.

[@Sn00chieb00chies]

Looks like my house with all my Pyrenees

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

A house full of love I bet. :)

[@Sn00chieb00chies]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas of course! Best breed ever :-) my family has had many since I was born and before. I have loved them all

[@brentthebloodhound]

Awesome to see them to good work!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks. They really are so dependable.

[@kamileriskin]

Do you have any akbash puppies for sale ?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi. I actually don't sell dogs.

[@giorgiogouldberg3742]

beautiful pack.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I think so too! Thank you.

[@jessiejames3200]

With all those dogs and at least one goose why was the bear able to get any goats.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

We did not loose any animals. We also do not have goats. My property is fenced in and my guardians patrol only my land.

[@tbjorn7374]

Awesome guardians!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

The best, they really are. Thank you.

[@davep4046]

Are these golden retrievers?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

No, these are Akbash and Great Pyrenees. Both breeds are ancient livestock guardian dog breeds.

[@raa8504]

I love my Pyarne. Turn 5 yesterday. We go for long walk with our son. Oh boy he love to pull 🤣

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Happy birthday to your dog! :)

[@jenniferbrowning9957]

Most wonderful dogs you could ever have!!

[@rareavisfugit]

They are polar bears!!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

They do have some similarities that's for sure.

[@eric2500]

Good girls! Good boys!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Yes they are. :)

[@alekseydrotenko3289]

Who else here is team Joey?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Joey has a lot of fans! haha.

[@eileentaylor5624]

Awesome dogs kudos

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you.

[@johnbruno6868]

Awesome wood pile!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks 👍

[@HokieJuju]

LGD’s are such amazing dogs!!! You have a wonderful and beautiful family of fur kids!!!!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you so much!

[@astroserf6159]

Gorgeous doggies!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you.

[@bikerkat01]

I just got an 3 month old Akbash/Pyr mix pup, he is learning the fence line now with my older EM. He will be taking over the protection of the property. He already is on guard duty in the yard next to the house. Amazing.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

That is great!

[@kristieingram2039]

Any predator would think twice about entering property with this many big dogs charging in their direction..... Bears might be bad asses but they are not dumb ! I know it's nature but I am such an animal lover I would be crying all the time finding one of my flock dead..... These beautiful dogs are a blessing

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. And yes, I agree predators shouldn't want to come in and have a meeting with all these dogs protecting.

[@k-rosebouvier3359]

Love to see dogs working as they were originally bred to do.

[@louiseoshaughnessy1421]

Remembering our wonderful Pyr Ice gone to the Rainbow bridge 8 years ago. We live on the Crest of a hill, Ice used to climb up on our picnic table, 135 lbs of dog, and bark in his booming voice to warn coyotes and evildoers. The bark was enough

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

So sorry for the loss of your Ice. He sounded like an amazing dog!

[@enricamartinengo2070]

How wonderful

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you!