A farm dog in Georgia recieved an award for showcasing his immense courage and became a hero after he defended his owner’s livestock against a vicious pack of eight coyotes . The canine’s brave actions resulted in the American Farm Bureau (AFB) recognizing him with the Farm Dog of the Year award .
Great Pyrenees saves flock of sheep from coyotes
Casper is a Great Pyrenees dog whose owner is John Wierwille from Decatur. This farm dog exhibited remarkable bravery as he fended off nearly a dozen coyotes to protect his owner’s flock of sheep . As a result, he endured significant injuries.
The farm dog ’s daring confrontation unfolded on the night of Nov. 3, 2022, when a group of coyotes approached Wierwille’s farm.
Wierwille recounted waking up to the sound of barking and rushing outside. He found his 20-month-old dog, Casper, alongside another dog named Daisy, bravely herding the sheep into a corner to shield them from the approaching threat.
Subsequently, Casper fearlessly charged into the midst of the pack. He engaged in a fierce altercation that lasted approximately 30 minutes and ended up killing eight coyotes.