Puppies on the farm!

[grnspot110]

Congrats! :thumbsup:

New pups are always fun, but can be a handful at times!:confused2:

 

[rekees4300]

We've decided on a Great Pyrenees.

Good choice for a watch dog. They have been breed to protect sheep from wolves/bears. They are very territorial and absolutely FEARLESS!

 

[Marveltone]

Congrats! :thumbsup:

New pups are always fun, but can be a handful at times!:confused2:

I agree, but so can kids, and I survived three of them... well, OK, my 16 yr-old daughter is still in the house. Point is, I understand handfuls! :laughing:

Joe

 

[npalen]

May I have one of them? Please?

 

[dave1949]

This is third-hand hearsay, so keep that in mind, but I've heard that goats will playfully butt dogs--cause that's how goats play I guess. If there is any chance of that, you want to watch for it. A butt to a young developing dog hip or shoulder could cause a chronic weakness in that joint. Large breeds aren't fully developed until they are at least two to three years old is my understanding.

A guy I personally know who raised boer goats, which are larger than yours IIRC, said it was the females that would try to blindside him when was working inside their fenced area. They didn't seem to be playing either.

 

[cqaigy2]

This is third-hand hearsay, so keep that in mind, but I've heard that goats will playfully butt dogs--cause that's how goats play I guess. If there is any chance of that, you want to watch for it. A butt to a young developing dog hip or shoulder could cause a chronic weakness in that joint. Large breeds aren't fully developed until they are at least two to three years old is my understanding.

A guy I personally know who raised boer goats, which are larger than yours IIRC, said it was the females that would try to blindside him when was working inside their fenced area. They didn't seem to be playing either.

Third hand as well, i've heard that they don't put young herding breed pups with goats so as not to get intimidated by them. We used geese to get them acclimated to moving animals around that were relatively docile.

 

[woodlandfarms]

One house dog and one livestock? They will both be house and you should admit it to yourself now;-)

 

[Dr_Zinj]

Nice dogs. A bit higher maintenance due to the need to brush them thoroughly at least twice a week. Smart, but stubborn. And unfortunately, they only live about 10 to 12 years. (I prefer breeds that can make it to 20 myself.)

 

[dave1949]

Nice dogs. A bit higher maintenance due to the need to brush them thoroughly at least twice a week. Smart, but stubborn. And unfortunately, they only live about 10 to 12 years. (I prefer breeds that can make it to 20 myself.)

That age range is true of any large breed dog. Our Leonbergers were (supposedly) begun with about 1/3 Grt. Pyr in the mix, along with Black Newfoundland and St. Bernard. Their bodies and coats are very similar to the Pyr. Any Leo that reaches 12, did well.

You do have to rake and brush heavy, double-coated dogs, not just for appearance but also to prevent the knots and undercoat mats that can be the source of "hot spots" which become open sores on the skin if allowed to develop. Below the head, down the front of the chest is a very prone area for that. If it gets wet, it tends to stay wet for long time.

 

[Marveltone]

Nice dogs. A bit higher maintenance due to the need to brush them thoroughly at least twice a week. Smart, but stubborn. And unfortunately, they only live about 10 to 12 years. (I prefer breeds that can make it to 20 myself.)

We've had a Samoyed before. I know all about smart, stubborn and independent. Also very familiar with thick, dual coats.

Joe