"Toothed" Collars Protect Guard Dogs From Predators

Toothed Collars Protect Guard Dogs From Predators LIVESTOCK DOGS Jesus Burgos Peñasco is a Spanish artisan blacksmith with a unique skill: He builds custom protective collars for any size or breed of livestock guard dog His custom products are in demand all over the world Peñasco says that even though guard dogs are typically large strong and well-trained to protect the livestock they’re guarding they have limited defense against a large dominant wolf or a pack of wolves He says a wolf will attack a dog’s neck or throat and can often maim or kill the dog Peñasco makes rigid metal collars that look like armour for a medieval warrior The sturdy metal collars have razor-sharp metal teeth protruding around the outside but they’re smooth on the inside with buffed edges so the collar doesn’t irritate the dog wearing it Each one is custom-made to the exact size of a dog’s neck The metal spikes are 3/8 to ½-in long and circle the full collar Peñasco also makes a custom-sized metal chest and throat protector with protruding spikes Both of the devices have holes to allow the animal’s coat to protrude through The collar is hinged and locked on with a padlock so the dog can’t accidently lose it The throat protector connects to the collar on top and is held on the bottom with a leather strap Peñasco says any dog wearing one of his custom collars will probably only get bitten in the neck or chest one time Even though the razor sharp teeth are stationary one hard bite to the device would cause serious damage to the attacker’s mouth Even though the collars are rigid metal and provide serious protection for the guard dogs Peñasco says the collars don’t inhibit the dog’s movement Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Jesus Burgos Peñasco ph 619 583-549; Ganimedes-40@hotmail com; www regaladistinto es

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