[Jacob-list] great dog info!

[Mary Hansson]

Sheri and all,

You mentioned puppies---I don't think of puppies being
capable of guarding (physically especially).  My
experience is with the Pyrs, and it is unusual to have
one that doesn't want to occasionally play with
SOMETHING (which is usually stock it lives with)
through 18-24 months of age.  I have seen lots of
potential in pups----but along with that comes their
adolescence when bad habits are quickly learned.

What age do the different breeds actually get their
guarding heels down pat?

Mary ELlen

--- SKimbro <sheri at eldoradohoney.com> wrote:

> Hi fellow dog lovers,
> 
> I have received so many great informative replies
> that it was just easier to respond to them all here.
>  Thank you all so much for taking the time to write
> about your dogs.  It has given me much to think
> about.  I have always been the type to research my
> animal purchases because I, like many of you, have
> rescued unwanted animals because people didn't do
> their research.  I hope this research leads me to a
> breed who will live harmoniously with all of the
> critters already here (after the shock wears off!). 
> I can already picture one of my "queenie" cats
> bathing herself under a shade tree when all of a
> sudden tearing around the corner comes a panting,
> excited puppy.  She won't be able to scramble into
> the house or up a tree fast enough.  
> 
> Thanks again all of you who took the time to write.
> 
> Take care,
> 
> Sheri Kimbro
> Ranch Abella
> Shingle Springs, CA
> 
> 
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Mary Ellen Hansson, MEd, RD, LDN
ISeeSpots Farm
Jacob Sheep:  Lambs, adults, wool
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