tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post598387848133058402..comments2023-10-26T03:19:41.569-07:00Comments on Stephen Bodio's Querencia: Transferring Old World traditionsSteve Bodiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-44464971014697454682010-07-20T06:34:01.276-07:002010-07-20T06:34:01.276-07:00Just yesterday I was on the phone with my mum who ...Just yesterday I was on the phone with my mum who told me of a colleague of her who keeps sheep. Apparently he's losing tons to wolves (that's in Italy, where wolves are many and expanding in numbers). I asked if the guy has dogs, and he does, but the dogs do not like fighting with wolves apparently. The dogs are the bog standard maremma dogs, but the missing ingredient here is, shepherds used to put a spiked collar on dogs on duty! It might be more of a matter of that kind of thing than a matter of breed.Federicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874499919124129777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-25122171435747311032010-07-15T17:13:23.397-07:002010-07-15T17:13:23.397-07:00I have no useful comments, but I do have to say th...I have no useful comments, but I do have to say that I am jealous and wish I was going along. I will be looking forward to your updates!<br />KarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-31694314566055693292010-07-13T22:10:33.684-07:002010-07-13T22:10:33.684-07:00Oddly enough, I was just talking to someone about ...Oddly enough, I was just talking to someone about this topic. I'm glad you are doing research into it and I will be keen to hear your insights.Jenny Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606055794620433163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-10616196145580852532010-07-13T15:35:03.094-07:002010-07-13T15:35:03.094-07:00Jess, our interests are the same. Lots and lots of...Jess, our interests are the same. Lots and lots of pictures will be one result. Can't wait to share!Cat Urbigkithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12649103651692682453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-82385111510150235622010-07-13T15:12:50.510-07:002010-07-13T15:12:50.510-07:00Take lots of pictures! :) I would be very interest...Take lots of pictures! :) I would be very interested in any husbandry practices, puppy raising, breeding, etc. I find that stuff fascinating.Jess Ruffner-Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348652615414648950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-14045261378462956492010-07-13T14:52:47.238-07:002010-07-13T14:52:47.238-07:00Jacob:
Yes, the density of dogs and the density of...Jacob:<br />Yes, the density of dogs and the density of humans will be interesting. One line of our questioning is about how the dogs get along with each other, and other LPDs they encounter, as well as recreationists, etc.<br />However, the question I answered was about our stationary farm flock, not dogs on the open range, which move with the seasons. Big difference as you can imagine.Cat Urbigkithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12649103651692682453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-53648237701450628002010-07-13T14:42:11.564-07:002010-07-13T14:42:11.564-07:00Catt,
I would be interested to hear about the pop...Catt,<br /><br />I would be interested to hear about the population density where these dogs are that you will be looking at. A while back someone (I believe it was matt) asked why not just add more dogs and you replied that if there were too many dogs they got bored and there was a danger of them going off and getting hit on the highway or getting into trouble at the subdivision. I am wondering if the dogs you will find might be too much dog? <br /><br />JacobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-28241484473552129362010-07-13T08:12:18.252-07:002010-07-13T08:12:18.252-07:00Heather: We plan at least three intensively schedu...Heather: We plan at least three intensively scheduled weeks to start with, and then we will re-assess. As for the pups versus adult dogs, I'm not afraid of basing the program on pups again. We know how to raise LPDs, and the dogs know what to do based on thousands of years of breeding. And you are right, there is a culture of knowledge that we need to learn about. Just to export the dogs is not enough.<br /><br />Thanks Matt! I plan to take up plenty of space when we actually get past this planning stage and actually get to the traveling, which will commence in early October.<br /><br />Steve: I emailed the questions to you and look forward to your review. Some of the people we'll be making contact with are PADS members, and it is their knowledge that led us into this project in the first place. <br /><br />Chas: The support for our project has been very humbling. We livestock producers are struggling to responsibly respond to increasing depredation problems, and have used about every tool available. We honestly believe this is our best shot for improving the situation.Cat Urbigkithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12649103651692682453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-79341558916973595452010-07-12T16:26:30.847-07:002010-07-12T16:26:30.847-07:00Wyoming: Where men are men, and sheep are well-fun...Wyoming: Where men are men, and sheep are well-funded.<br /><br />Sounds like a great trip--go to other countries and ask about dogs.Chas S. Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00923547685265741325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-47350000434927264482010-07-12T15:44:00.583-07:002010-07-12T15:44:00.583-07:00Congratulations, and I agree with Matt (and envy y...Congratulations, and I agree with Matt (and envy you!)<br /><br />I'd like to see your questions-- could you email them? <br /><br />Are you getting help from Vladimir and the Primitive And Aboriginal Dog Society? (Readers-- we are members of the PADSru(ssia), which publishes-- in English!-- on native livestock protection dogs, Asian sighthounds, laikas, singing dogs etc.).<br /><br />Have fun!Steve Bodiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-9556585446416282742010-07-12T06:25:43.177-07:002010-07-12T06:25:43.177-07:00Cat let me say on behalf of Steve and everyone at ...Cat let me say on behalf of Steve and everyone at the Q.blog that you couldn't possibly "take up too much space on the blog" with reports from your upcoming trip. :-) Keep us posted!Matt Mullenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198069782508775543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-40789244498222298212010-07-12T06:20:06.529-07:002010-07-12T06:20:06.529-07:00This sounds like a big first bite of this project....This sounds like a big first bite of this project. How long will you be gone?<br /><br />I wonder if, when the time comes, the success of transferring such effective guardian dogs to a new continent will depend on starting with adults who have been working for a few years, rather than the usual road of importing puppies?<br /><br />I'd be willing to bet that these dogs have a culture to transfer, as well as a genetic package.<br /><br />Looking forward to reports on this.Heather Houlahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.com