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.