Hope your old guy passes easily and that you have good memories of him. That's always very hard.
For your needs I would do either a Bernese Mountain dog or a Great Pyrenees. They make great ranch dogs, do well in the cold, and were bred to herd. They are kittens with everything that belongs on your property like goats, kids or whatever else, but fearless with enemies. There are stories of them hunting cougars and bears that come on their territory.They also look like mini-polar bears. Not great for shedding or allergies though.
" It is often used to guard livestock. When not provoked, it is calm, well-mannered and somewhat serious. Courageous, very loyal and obedient. Gentle and affectionate with those he loves. Devoted to family even if self-sacrifice is required. It is very gentle with its family and children."
Great Pyrenees Information and Pictures, Flock Guardian
We have a Labra-doodle and he is awesome. The smarts of a poodle, very easy to train and the friendly/loyal qualities of a lab. Does good in cold, and doesn't shed much. He is like our kid, awesome, hilarious personality.
Labradoodle, Australian Labradoodle, Lab Poodle Hybrid Dogs, Labradoodles
For your needs I would do either a Bernese Mountain dog or a Great Pyrenees. They make great ranch dogs, do well in the cold, and were bred to herd. They are kittens with everything that belongs on your property like goats, kids or whatever else, but fearless with enemies. There are stories of them hunting cougars and bears that come on their territory.They also look like mini-polar bears. Not great for shedding or allergies though.
" It is often used to guard livestock. When not provoked, it is calm, well-mannered and somewhat serious. Courageous, very loyal and obedient. Gentle and affectionate with those he loves. Devoted to family even if self-sacrifice is required. It is very gentle with its family and children."
Great Pyrenees Information and Pictures, Flock Guardian
We have a Labra-doodle and he is awesome. The smarts of a poodle, very easy to train and the friendly/loyal qualities of a lab. Does good in cold, and doesn't shed much. He is like our kid, awesome, hilarious personality.
Labradoodle, Australian Labradoodle, Lab Poodle Hybrid Dogs, Labradoodles