Cows to geese: 5 Animals besides dogs that can be used for guarding

First Published Jun 9, 2024, 6:42 PM IST

Did you know a prison in Brazil uses geese and not guard dogs to guard and protect its boundaries? Yes, it turns out there are other animals who can also be great guard animals and protect territories against invaders and predators.

Cows (specifically, the African Ankole-Watusi breed)

Cows, especially the African Ankole-Watsui breed, are extremely protective breeds and can get intimidating and aggressive when it comes to protecting.

Geese

Known for their loudmouth and aggressive behavior, geese make excellent guard animals as they are protective and territorial.

Llamas

Llamas are protective and loud. They make fantastic guard animals, especially for sheep, as they protect them from coyotes.

Donkeys

Donkeys are surprisingly territorial and can get aggressive to protect their boundaries, which makes them great guards.

Ostriches

Their intimidating size and aggressive behavior make them effective against intruders and predators.