A seguinte lista de bibliografia diz respeito às referências bibliográficas feitas nos textos e constitui uma selecção da principal bibliografia recomendada.

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Clutton-Brock, J. (1999). A natural history of domesticated mammals (2nd Ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press / The Natural History Museum.

Coppinger, R. & L. Coppinger (2001). Dogs: A new understanding of canine origin, behaviour and evolution . Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Coppinger, R., J. Lorenz, J. Glendinnig & P. Pinardi (1983). Attentiveness of guarding dogs for reducing predation on domestic sheep. Journal of Range Management, 36: 275-279.

Coppinger, R., L. Coppinger, G. Langeloh & L. Gettler (1988). A decade of use of livestock guarding dogs. In Crabb, A.C. & R. E. Marsh (Eds.), Proceedings Vertebrate Pest Conference (pp. 209-214). Davis: University of California.

Coppinger, R. & R. Schneider (1995). Evolution of working dogs. In J. Serpell (Ed.), The Domestic Dog: its evolution, behaviour and interactions with people (pp. 21-47). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Green, J.S. & R.A. Woodruff (1990). ADC guarding dog program update: a focus on managing dogs. In L.R Davis & R.E. Marsh (Eds.), Proceedings 14 th Vertebrate Pest Conference (pp. 233-236). Davis: University of California.

Green, J.S. & R.A. Woodruff (1993). Livestock Guarding Dogs. Protecting sheep form predators. Agriculture Information Bulletin Nr 588. United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Green, J.S., R.A. Woodruff & W.F. Andelt (1994). Do livestock guarding dogs loose their effectiveness over time? In W.S Halverson & A.C. Crabb (Eds.), Proceedings 16 th Vertebrate Pest Conference (pp. 41-44). Davis: University of California.

Green, J.S., R.A. Woodruff & T.T. Teller (1984). Livestock-guarding dogs for predator control: costs, benefits and practicality. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 12: 44-50.

Lorenz, J.R. & L. Coppinger (1986). Raising and training a livestock-guarding dog. Extension Circular 1238. Oregan State University Extension Service.

Lorenz, J.R., R.P. Coppinger & M.R. Sutherland (1986). Causes and economic effects of mortality in livestock guarding dogs. Journal of Range Management, 39: 293-295.

Ribeiro, S. & F. Petrucci-Fonseca (2005). The Use of Livestock Guarding Dogs in Portugal. Carnivore Damage Prevention News, 9 (December): 27-33.

Scott, J.P. & J.L. Fuller (1965). Genetics and the social behavior of the dog. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Willis, M. (1995). Genetic aspects of dog behaviour with particular reference to working ability. In J. Serpell (Ed.), The Domestic Dog: its evolution, behaviour and interactions with people (pp. 52-64). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.