December 2025 Volume 29, Number 12


SPECIAL: Guardians & Predators 457 Hankins Road, Sarah MS 38665


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INDEX


Breeders Directory...................24 Business Directory....................28 Calendar...................................30


Breeders Directory ON THE COVER 10 10


The Karakachan from Bulgaria is a moderate-sized livestock guardian dog that may work well on your operation. See article on Page 8.


24 Cf Classified Ads


Classified Ads...........................27 Cudzoo........................................31 NKR Clients...........................16-17


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Search for LGD with right size and temperament led to Bulgarian Karakachan.


Over time, predators learn to stay away from herds with guardian dogs on duty.


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Exploding wild hog population causing millions in crop damage.


Missouri reduces feral hog population by 80%


— Page 13


Wild hogs will eat young kids, lambs and other vulnerable livestock.


— Page 13


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U.S. born and bred Boers, Savannas and Kalahari Reds added to SA Studbook.


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