Hey All Show Us Your Pooches!
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My two pups.
Luna, a "collie mix" they said. 7 years old
And this is Oats. Border collie/ german shepard mix. 3 years old now.
Luna, a "collie mix" they said. 7 years old
And this is Oats. Border collie/ german shepard mix. 3 years old now.
This is Bo, short for Bonaventure. He's a smooth-coat Border Collie with a Golden Retriever grandma. He'll be three years old next month. The top picture really captures how energetic and fun- loving he is. 
Idk, there are days when a big lazy dog, like a Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or even an English Bulldog sounds nice, especially if it's raining (which it always is here)....
Lola - a 6 year old long haired chihuahua. Right here she is saying, "I don't care what time it is. I'm hungry now."
l live vicariously thru my daughters dogs.
The youngest bought a labradoodle in August. That dog is a hyper maniac, and so far, cured me of wanting a puppy. Cute as hell, but not well trained. Maybe she'll grow out of it.
The oldest has a 5 year old box mix, also hyper and tough to train. Lovable, but too jumpy
She just bought an 8 week old Great Dane, we think she is nuts. This one's mother was 175 pounds. Cut and docile now. She's wisely doing obedience training, hope it sticks.
The youngest bought a labradoodle in August. That dog is a hyper maniac, and so far, cured me of wanting a puppy. Cute as hell, but not well trained. Maybe she'll grow out of it.
The oldest has a 5 year old box mix, also hyper and tough to train. Lovable, but too jumpy
She just bought an 8 week old Great Dane, we think she is nuts. This one's mother was 175 pounds. Cut and docile now. She's wisely doing obedience training, hope it sticks.
Being in the business of a rural vet, I get a LOT of "turn ins". Either by exhausted owners, police or local shelters. All our dogs are special cases that might not do well otherwise.
First is Zero, he's a Chorgi Chihuahua/Corgi. He is what may be called a "hot mess". He was brought here 9 years ago by the local sheriff. He was wandering around with a broken leg.
Then there is Willie. Her name is technically Willow, but we haven't called her that in years. She's 8 years old. A local shelter contacted me because Willie has a very shy temperament. When she was a pup she was deathly afraid of everything. The shelter was considering putting her down. They had her for 2 months and she was not doing well. Literally every sound or movement scared her. She wasn't improving so they contacted us because we live on a very rural farm and have experience with troubled animals. She is about 80% better. She is a fearless watch dog but loud noises still get her.
Then we have a few livestock dogs that were all turned over to us for various reasons.
First is Bubba. His name was Odin when he came here, but my wife didn't like the name. She said it didn't fit him. We started calling him Bubba and it stuck. He lives in the barn.....for the most part. He doesn't like coming in the house. He has been a fantastic protector for 6 years now. He's around 190 pounds. He's a Mastiff.
Then is Ivan. He's only 11 months old and 170 pounds. He gonna be a big boy. He's got a serious attitude problem with other dogs, but Bubba is teaching him well. He's a Cane Corso.
Then is Pearl. She has only been here 2 months. She will hopefully find a new home. For now she is following the farm dogs around learning the ropes incase she stays. She is a Cane Corso, like Ivan. She is a sweet dog but her former owners thought she may hurt their 2 year old child. Yet they purchased an athletic dog that could get 200 pounds.
There are several more around here but that's enough for now.
First is Zero, he's a Chorgi Chihuahua/Corgi. He is what may be called a "hot mess". He was brought here 9 years ago by the local sheriff. He was wandering around with a broken leg.
Then there is Willie. Her name is technically Willow, but we haven't called her that in years. She's 8 years old. A local shelter contacted me because Willie has a very shy temperament. When she was a pup she was deathly afraid of everything. The shelter was considering putting her down. They had her for 2 months and she was not doing well. Literally every sound or movement scared her. She wasn't improving so they contacted us because we live on a very rural farm and have experience with troubled animals. She is about 80% better. She is a fearless watch dog but loud noises still get her.
Then we have a few livestock dogs that were all turned over to us for various reasons.
First is Bubba. His name was Odin when he came here, but my wife didn't like the name. She said it didn't fit him. We started calling him Bubba and it stuck. He lives in the barn.....for the most part. He doesn't like coming in the house. He has been a fantastic protector for 6 years now. He's around 190 pounds. He's a Mastiff.
Then is Ivan. He's only 11 months old and 170 pounds. He gonna be a big boy. He's got a serious attitude problem with other dogs, but Bubba is teaching him well. He's a Cane Corso.
Then is Pearl. She has only been here 2 months. She will hopefully find a new home. For now she is following the farm dogs around learning the ropes incase she stays. She is a Cane Corso, like Ivan. She is a sweet dog but her former owners thought she may hurt their 2 year old child. Yet they purchased an athletic dog that could get 200 pounds.
There are several more around here but that's enough for now.
George and Colin (Mr Wiggles)
And a Kaywoodie Pup
And a Kaywoodie Pup
My Buddy and Wife’s protector, full bloodied Catahoula
This is Storm, my Anatolian Shepherd... or as I like to call her... 120 lbs of get the fuck out of my yard.
We had a couple Kangals (tomato-tamato) for years. They were great dogs. They just naturally can go from licking a baby to full blown guard dog instantly. Our dogs, Popeye and Olive lived for 17 and 15 years respectively. Dang I miss them.
And never taught them a thing, they just instinctively knew what to do.
I would never let her around a baby. She would probably be as gentle as she could, but they are natural born disciplinarians also.
I have a muzzle that I put on her for vet visits. It makes our vet a little more comfortable. Ha ha.
Oh this breed is damn near impossible to train, but yes, it is remarkable how they just seem to be born knowing their job.
I was walking her and my daughter's dog, when a neighbor's pit got loose and came right for them like a bullet, but she stepped between all of us and put that pit on its back and held it down till it's owner could get control back. I have tons of respect for these dogs.
By the way, that cane corso is gorgeous.
The being difficult to train is exactly how we got ours in 2003. A suburban couple bought them because they thought they were great guard dogs, which they are. But like many good working breeds, they don't do great with sit, roll over, fetch. They can learn, but they would rather just sit and watch a herd or a flock.
And they aren't great couch potato's once they get a taste of freedom. It was our biggest nightmare for pop and Olive to get in the house.
Talk about a bull in a china shop.
Feet Immediately on the counter looking for food, absolutely destroying the cats food dish and dogs water dishes, on the couch...off the couch.....head for the door. And like a bird, will run head long into a glass door.
Absolute goobers.
But once they were in the fields with the cattle and goats, they were graceful as Greyhounds.
Our Mastiffs......not so graceful but they love their jobs.