Great Pyrenees Kills 8 Coyotes Defending Flock

In a remarkable display of canine courage, a Great Pyrenees named Atlas successfully defended his flock against eight coyotes.

The incident occurred on a rural farm where Atlas had been tasked with protecting the sheep.

Atlas's bravery was not a one-time event, but rather a testament to the breed's natural instincts.

Great Pyrenees have been bred for centuries to guard sheep against predators, and Atlas's actions were a perfect example of this.

Casper, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees, was standing guard over his flock of sheep one night in early November at his home in Decatur, just east of Atlanta.

Casper killed a whopping eight coyotes to save his flock, but he was badly hurt in the process.

The dog had gaping wounds to his neck and side, and he also lost his tail.

Veterinary staff at Lifeline Animal Project, where Casper is still being cared for, worried about his recovery.

Casper's owner, John Weirville, is amazed by his dog's recovery, saying he felt like there was no way he was going to live after the attack.

Coyotes are relatively common in the metro-Atlanta area, but it's rare to see so many running together.

This particular incident was unusual behavior for coyotes, and experts suspect that there might be extenuating circumstances, such as a large litter of pups that hadn't yet dispersed.

Casper, a 20-month-old Great Pyrenees from Decatur, Georgia, bravely fought off a pack of 11 coyotes threatening his sheep farm.

He killed eight coyotes in the fight, which lasted over half an hour. The coyotes were hungry for his owner's sheep.

Casper suffered injuries, including skin and part of his tail torn off, but received medical attention and is recovering. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

LifeLine Animal Project has raised over $15,000 for Casper's hospital bills.

Coyotes are a common sight in the metro-Atlanta area, but it's rare to see so many running together.

According to the Atlanta Coyote Project, it's relatively common to spot coyotes wandering around the area, but seeing a pack of nearly a dozen is unusual behavior.

Coyotes live in small family groups and are rarely aggressive, but in this case, a large litter of pups might have been the reason for the pack's behavior.

This situation could have been caused by a large litter of coyote pups that hadn't yet dispersed, making them more aggressive and hungry.

The coyotes got too close for comfort to Casper's flock of sheep, leading to the intense confrontation.

Casper's owner, John Weirville, has a line of work that makes him appreciate a dog like Casper, who can protect his flock from predators.

Coyotes are adaptable and resourceful, but in this case, they seemed to be taking advantage of available resources in the area of Decatur.