Best canoe dog for wolf protection

[Keeled Over]

Here is one of my cat. He like canoes but hasn't been out in one, yet.

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I have never seen a cat with a look that CLEARLY says, don't f*** with me like this one. Love him!!

 

[Steve in Idaho]

Pastore Abruzzese and Montagne des Pyrénées are the officially approved and used livestock guardian dogs in Switzerland. They are mainly used to protect herds of sheep or goats. To ensure protection, at least two dogs guard a herd, often three or more are used. These dogs are said to be capable of killing wolves that are searching for prey in a protected herd.
These dogs are large, strong and weigh a lot. If I imagine two or more such dogs in my canoe, with all the gear and food for me and the dogs...then I would rather take memaquay's cat with me

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Photo credit: Herdenschutzhunde Schweiz

Sheepherders in Idaho have been employing GP's in the outback. They are huge, heavy coated, and vigilant. And yes, from what I've seen, they work in pairs. I would think that if one was to bring one along on a solo canoe trip, one should be in something like a 17' or 18' Prospector.

 

[Black_Fly]

Wolves hunt in packs, right? Not sure there’s a breed that can stand up to a pack alone.