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I've owned several dogs in my lifetime, and been close with those owned by family and friends as well. Labs, Huskies, terriers, German Shepherds, Plotthounds, pits and pit half-breeds... but my current breed is officially my favorite. While I don't have any grudge against small breeds (seriously, Corgis and Dachshunds are fantastic dogs, Jack Russells too if you have the energy) I love me a a good big working dog.. Another reason I love Turkey.
I have a male (not as big as the first one in that clip tho) and female watching our small farm. The male is 125lbs and almost 3 yrs old, the female is 100lbs and seven months younger. Amazing animals, completely different than any other breed I have experience with, particularly in regards to intellect. I have strays, coyotes, coy dogs, and black bear to worry about, and so far in 2 years have had zero incidences. Not once have I had to fetch a rifle and deplete some threats (something I hate doing) They use these dogs in Namibia and Kenya to preserve the cheetahs (they keep everything away from the livestock, causing fewer farmers to reach for their rifles). My male will stand on his hind legs to scope out the approach to the property; he's literally taller than I am (and I measure in at 6'3").
Still, I wish my wife would let me get a Jack Russell. I think that would make a great companion dog for these beasts. I guess I admire big things in little packages.
What canines do you guys have running around?
I have a male (not as big as the first one in that clip tho) and female watching our small farm. The male is 125lbs and almost 3 yrs old, the female is 100lbs and seven months younger. Amazing animals, completely different than any other breed I have experience with, particularly in regards to intellect. I have strays, coyotes, coy dogs, and black bear to worry about, and so far in 2 years have had zero incidences. Not once have I had to fetch a rifle and deplete some threats (something I hate doing) They use these dogs in Namibia and Kenya to preserve the cheetahs (they keep everything away from the livestock, causing fewer farmers to reach for their rifles). My male will stand on his hind legs to scope out the approach to the property; he's literally taller than I am (and I measure in at 6'3").
Still, I wish my wife would let me get a Jack Russell. I think that would make a great companion dog for these beasts. I guess I admire big things in little packages.
What canines do you guys have running around?