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Vouchers Suckler cow herds & guard dogs
In the Lower Engadin, Samnaun and Val Müstair, mother cows graze with their calves. Herd protection dogs also watch over flocks of sheep. So that you know where you might encounter mother cows or guard dogs and how you should behave, we have put together the following information for you:
Standorte Mutterkühe und Herdenschutzhunde
Auf dieser Karte sind die aktuellen Standorte der Mutterkühe und Herdenschutzhunde in unserer Region zu sehen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass nicht alle Herden erfasst sind und sich die Standorte je nach Situation um einige Tage verändern können.
Mother cows.
Correct behaviour
Mother cows protect their calves - please behave as follows:
- Keep your distance from cattle and stay calm.
- Do not touch calves under any circumstances.
- Keep dogs on a leash and let them go in an emergency.
- Bikers and joggers: Stop and walk slowly past the herd.
Herding dogs.
Correct behaviour
Guard dogs guard flocks of sheep. If you encounter a flock with a guard dog, please behave as follows:
- Keep calm, go around the herd.
- Do not approach and pet the dogs.
- Keep your own dogs on a leash.
- Bikers and joggers: Stop and walk slowly past the herd.
Current information on suckler cow herd locations and guard dogs
- Locations of suckler cows (there are currently no suckler cows on the Alps)
- Locations guard dogs
Further information
Large carnivores
In addition to suckler cow herds, sheep herds and guard dogs, bears and wolves also currently live in the Lower Engadine.