Sometimes you need to realize that not every dog of LGD breed is suited to do LGD work.
Good LGD dog has instincts that make them invaluable in a farm environment - they develop bond with their charges and property, they recognize their territory and stay within boundaries, they would never...
LOL, thank you.
I don't think any dog has shortcomings, I like to think every dog has his/her special talents.
The beauty of LGD breeds is above average intelligence, but like anything else - you need to develop the traits they are born with. And intelligent beings need to be mentally...
LGDs are indeed very attached to their routine. Changes need to be made gradually and dogs need time to adjust.
Usually 2-3 days are enough time for them to accept new rules and / or schedule.
Thank you very much.
They certainly do not enjoy heat in the summer, living on an iceberg would be their preference. LOL
But we don't have issues - they shed all winter undercoat, the coat they have left insulates them from heat fairly well, they have access to shade and water to pretend to be...
Caucasian Legend Beso, my gentle giant of a dog. Beso is short for Bessarion - Byzantine humanist and theologian, later a Roman cardinal, scholar, philosopher, diplomat. That pretty much describes his personality.
Hello!
Just wanted to introduce myself and my furry family.
My name is Yelena and I live in New Hampshire with my small "zoo".
My animals include various livestock - sheep, goats, chickens. Next year I am hoping to start raising mini cattle and emus.
While I am at work, these critters are being...
Thank you.
I really believe in preserving working abilities in a working breed.
We already have many-many breeds of dogs with no particular purpose, used as companions or pets. Many of them used to have working background, but sadly lost their jobs due to various reasons.
I think partnership of...
I can help out with information on Caucasian Ovcharkas, have my own pictures of my dogs living-working-guarding farm animals.
Let me know if this is still an active project.
Thanks.
"Gurhan" is a name and a Copyright of a photographer, and not identification of the dog.
These pictures are from May 1, 2012 annual national CO specialty show, held in Moscow.