Help Dogs Save Cats
Livestock Guarding Dog-to-be
An Anatolian puppy prepares for his life guarding goats by tagging along with this kid at CCF's headquarters in Namibia, where the dogs are bred to protect livestock from predators.
Namibian farmer with pup
A Namibian farmer proudly displays the Livestock Guarding Dog he has received from CCF to protect his herds from predators.
CCF's Laurie Marker presents puppy to farmer
CCF Director Laurie Marker presents a Livestock Guarding Dog puppy to a Namibian farmer. The puppy will live and bond with the farmer's herd, causing it to become extremely protective of his herdmates.
Dr. Laurie Marker with Chewbaaka
One of the Cheetah Conservation Fund's most popular programs is the Livestock Guarding Dog program, which places large dogs with livestock to frighten off predators. Herds with CCF guard dogs suffer 80 to 100% less predation.