What is Grand Korumak?

The Grand Korumak is a purpose-bred livestock guardian dog (LGD) developed through intentional and responsible breeding to meet the real-world needs of homesteaders, ranchers, and small acreage livestock owners. The word Korumak(pronounced “kora-mock”) is Turkish for “to protect,” reflecting the core instinct and role of this emerging breed.

Breed Purpose & Origin

The Grand Korumak was founded in 2023 by a group of dedicated breeders who saw a need for a reliable, functional guardian dog that:

  • Protects livestock from predators from an early age,

  • Exhibits a strong desire to stay close to “its stock” (a trait known as being a *Sticky Dog®”),

  • Respects appropriately set boundaries,

  • Combines consistent working ability with a sound temperament.

These goals are achieved through rigorous selection and breeding practices, including health testing (DNA and hip evaluations) and generational evaluation of working traits—progressing from foundation breeding stock through to later generations that conform to the developing breed standard.

Visit the Grand Korumak Association website at www.gkassocation.com.

Our Specific Goals & Vision at Guardians of Basilea

One of our primary goals is to help develop a Grand Korumak that can truly live in three essential roles at once:

• A serious, reliable livestock guardian
• A steady, respectful farm dog
• A safe, bonded family companion

Most guardian lines today are bred only for predator response or only for pet temperament—creating dogs that either struggle to integrate into family environments or lack true guardian reliability.

We believe a true livestock guardian should not require families to choose between protection and partnership.

Most family farms & homesteads have a lot of life occurring. There are children, family gatherings, friends, visitors, deliveries - LIFE! We believe a livestock guardian should be confident, calm, and able to asses true threats versus welcomed guests.

We also believe it is in the best interest of the overall mental & physical wellbeing of the dog to be able to safely integrate into family life. A livestock guardian may need car rides, vet care, or grooming. This shouldn’t be an anxiety-inducing experience.

Life can also have unexpected changes - we have seen so many livestock guardians homeless because their family had to get rid of their livestock and the dog wouldn’t be able to transition to a more family-guardian role because it was never exposed to that kind of life.

We hope to change that by finding balance.