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Livestock Guardian Dogs are used in a number of areas of Switzerland to protect herds of livestock from predators such as wolf, bear and lynx, which are starting to reappear in Switzerland. There are estimated to be about 200 livestock guardian dogs working in Switzerland at present. This blog article discusses how best to deal with an encounter with a Livestock Guardian Dog.
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There are a number of factors that can influence how long a particular hike will take as well as how difficult the route will be, and whether it is suitable for children. The difference in height, type of trail (is it a narrow rocky ridge at altitude or a wide paved road between villages) and the terrain all have an impact on the difficulty and time a hike will take. Before undertaking a hike it is important to be sure that it is suitable for your group and the amount of time you have available.
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Switzerland is a paradise for hikers from both home and abroad. There are over 60,000km of hiking trails for everyone from the novice hiker (or those with young children) to the experienced, looking for a challenging hike. The trails are all easy to choose and navigate, due to the uniform system of signposts and markers that the Swiss use to mark and differentiate trails.
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