tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post3089815039706678078..comments2023-10-26T03:19:41.569-07:00Comments on Stephen Bodio's Querencia: Living with livestock guardiansSteve Bodiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-34685692027464717712010-05-21T18:58:44.438-07:002010-05-21T18:58:44.438-07:00I am the owner/publisher of WallowaValleyOnline.co...I am the owner/publisher of WallowaValleyOnline.com. Wallowa County is in the far north east corner of Eastern Oregon.<br />We just had our fourth calf kill by wolves confirmed by US Wildlife Services.<br />I am very interested if these awesome guard dogs would work protecting cattle, too.<br />We raise cattle ourselves but of course, up to now, have only used working dogs to help us run cattle.<br />You can get in contact with me at wallowavalleyonline@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks so much in advance<br /><br />Angelika Dietrich<br />Owner/Publisher<br />WallowaValleyOnline.comAngelika's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140232012885816718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-77393360616750182582010-05-21T18:56:59.846-07:002010-05-21T18:56:59.846-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Angelika's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140232012885816718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-13728191018325925902010-04-07T17:08:20.049-07:002010-04-07T17:08:20.049-07:00Do you ever sell the puppies? I am interested in ...Do you ever sell the puppies? I am interested in buying a male Akbash mix.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740056320666108161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-15034674168973195912009-02-14T08:49:00.000-08:002009-02-14T08:49:00.000-08:00IIRC Steve had a post here a couple of years ago t...IIRC Steve had a post here a couple of years ago talking about some friends of his who breed and train tobets in Kazakhstan.<BR/><BR/>I think I must have seen some of your dogs last summer with a flock at Emigrant Springs, down near KemmererReid Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18382498430164817928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-7898561904349236172009-02-14T04:51:00.000-08:002009-02-14T04:51:00.000-08:00These various guard dog breeds cross naturally on ...These various guard dog breeds cross naturally on the range sheep outfits - that's really what I meant when I said the toughest stud dogs get to breed. Plenty of the working guardians here are crossbreds. My plan is to cross an Akbash female with an Aziat male, but we'll see.Cat Urbigkithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12649103651692682453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-28974952970193315042009-02-13T07:48:00.000-08:002009-02-13T07:48:00.000-08:00I remember vividly going on a ride near Oh-Be-Joyf...I remember vividly going on a ride near <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Oh-be-joyful+Pass,+Gunnison,+Colorado+81434&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&cd=2&geocode=FUIsUgIdrIud-Q&split=0&sll=38.929992,-107.116715&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ll=38.931105,-107.096443&spn=0.090537,0.154495&z=13" REL="nofollow">Oh-Be-Joyful</A> early in the morning and running into a shepherd's tent and one of these dogs.<BR/><BR/>It looked to me like the dog was just about as tall as the tent. It was loudly vocalizing something about seeing us, and being willing and able to take all six should it come to that.<BR/><BR/>We found the dog's argument to be most persuasive and moved on.<BR/><BR/>Has anyone ever tried crossing these breeds?Neutrino Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975378867727506317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-71900215659737504632009-02-12T17:05:00.000-08:002009-02-12T17:05:00.000-08:00Jo,The dogs are so individual, that it really vari...Jo,<BR/>The dogs are so individual, that it really varies. I tend to take the runt of the litter and put it with a special bunch of lambs (bums), so it won't get beat up by the other pups. <BR/><BR/>I think plenty of dogs, even young dogs, work together well, and will even split up with the herd in order to guard their own areas, but going to visit each other a few times during the day. I also believe pups are good for playing with each other and getting rid of energy that could be turned in an unhelpful way to young lambs. We never feed our dogs separately, but make sure there are enough food bowls (sometimes a sheep feeder in fact, for the entire litter) to take care of everyone. We wouldn't want to cause competition or turf battles over feed bowls. We also use automatic feeders that are kept full, and the dogs eat from that at their own pace.<BR/><BR/>So long as the dogs are properly attentive to their charges, there is no harm in having more than one or two with a bunch. I've had entire litters with a small flock of sheep until they are about four months old and ready to rock. By then, they need work to do, or they'll find trouble on their own.<BR/><BR/>When Pete has a band of 1,000 sheep on the move, there will be 5-7 dogs in each band. They spread out in the herd, and get the job done. They don't want to be together all the time. That's what guard dogs are all about - independent decision-making.<BR/>Good luck with your pups - I'll bet they are sweeties!Cat Urbigkithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12649103651692682453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-89595320718332667782009-02-12T16:51:00.000-08:002009-02-12T16:51:00.000-08:00Cat,I'm amazed at the number of dogs you run toget...Cat,<BR/>I'm amazed at the number of dogs you run together. I've just purchased to pyrenees pups, brother and sister and have since been "warned" about littermate syndrome. I was told to keep them seperate for feeding, training, etc. What's your take on that? I got two thinking they would work as a team. I'd really appreciate your imput. I only have 25 acres and 160 alpacas. Nothing like your guys have to cope with!<BR/><BR/>thanks for the post!<BR/>JoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930658729526894298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-33693521552399384982009-02-12T11:39:00.000-08:002009-02-12T11:39:00.000-08:00Cat,I’m green eyed envious of the opportunities an...Cat,<BR/>I’m green eyed envious of the opportunities and environment your pups receive and are reared in. It sounds like a working dog breeder’s heaven. I know it provides you with a ton of information as you watch them mature and their personalities develop.<BR/><BR/>While living in Florida I was blessed with orange groves on one side and Lake Okeechobee on the other. A perfect world for developing young coon and cat hounds. It’s was like having my own Fuller and Scott laboratory for hunting dogs at my back door.<BR/><BR/>A wonderful post.<BR/>GreggEliezer M. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02291506437021196030noreply@blogger.com