I'm really enjoying the video's of your gorgeous dogs.I used to live in Kansas,for a couple yrs.We rented a 100yr old farmhouse in between Lawrence and Baldwin.My daughter was born there,I have always jokingly called her"Katie from Kansas." I loved it there,except for January,by then I was ready to go somewhere warm!
Those dogs are amazing and so gentle around you and the family. But no doubt in mind they offer more than enough of a deterrent to any predator that might be interested in some Cabrito or Mutton on the homestead . Thanks and take care
Chick-a-Woof Ranch Are your dogs. 100% GP ? Also in your experience is there a LGD that prefers or typically exhibits a smaller range but just as protective?
Lol!Sounded like my daughter was born in the farmhouse!She almost was,but we did make it to the hospital.I bet a lot of babies were born in that 100yr old house.
A Buddy of mine built a shed style kind of like a small carport design 6x8 with open sides but with a roof but its only about 3 1/2 ft high his Pyrenees use it
Sounds good , I would add a north wall ( port holes ?? ) & 1/2 wall on east & west side as a wind shelter or full wall E & W with port holes E & W . Open south wall , roof tilted north , could even be a wedge to get more sun from the south . In Kans the sun will mostly only go in - in the cold months & be full shade in the heat ( June 21 ) the longest day . They love most any cave like place .
Thought of that but they use their hearing and sense of smell more than sight. It's 18 degrees outside right now and they are loving it. About the only time they look for a shelter is when it is cold, raining with lots of wind. Even then they just hang out under a pine tree. They are some tough hombres!Thanks for watching!
My dog shelter experiences. Having 2 GP (brothers), one more a pet than a guardian, where the one would use a 'typical' shelter (but, with an expanded opening knowing about their need to view their surroundings) which we insulated and directed away from the Northern Canadian wind. Achi (the more pet than guardian) would use the shelter regularly (particularly in the rain due to his double coat), but George (no double coat), would only use it in extreme weather, and would usually just satisfy himself under our raised 15x15 chalet (its base is sand). They both typically find shelter under the chalet in the summer due to the cool sand, and nearby cool air streaming up from the river. But not being satisfied that their needs were being met, I did some more research, then we crafted a 2 story dog house, something like this: s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/19/4c/f5/194cf591448951381f8ea3e6a9a23f0f.jpg The lower opening is much larger, and raised off the ground to address snow during the winter season. The sqft is also a tad larger to accommodate their size. They each have their own shelter, as George will not tolerate company in close quarters. Of course it is directed away from sun in the summer, and wind in the winter. We placed the opening, of the lower section, in the centre, spanning 80% of the vertical height, and only enclosing it on either side about one foot. It's insulated on all plains, then filled with a nylon bag I fill will straw - no straw - no use. Hope this provides some inspiration.
My dogs love the cold , & many times when they have shelter & a blanket ... they are in a ball out in the middle of an open area in a blizzard , they stand up & shake off the snow & go back into a ball . When it was ZERO out a week or so ago she came inside for a few hours & wanted OUT . Lucky the thin Ice went away yesterday again , I hope she remembers falling in last year ??? I fear a Coyote 1/4 her weight will tease her out on the thin ice . Long ago I had a house like that but more bare bones , it was 10 below so I nailed carpet over the door , as soon as it hit ZERO he ripped it off . They are very smart .
They can withstand some terrible cold conditions that's for sure. We'll for sure let them in if they've had enough but that only happens very rarely. Thanks for sharing!
Our GP thinks freezing temp is normal and the the teens to zero is great for romping and playing. She'll come in once in a while to eat or drink, but then it's right back outside.
I think they're imprinted from being birthed and raised on straw. Mine are the same, absolutely adore straw, when I am gathering it for bedding for the other animals. My two GP, literally jump me and the straw, and the three of us become entangled with each other and the straw. But, they've never jumped up on the bale for height advantage, which I was about to comment on in a separate comment, i.e., shelter and height.
I'm really enjoying the video's of your gorgeous dogs.I used to live in Kansas,for a couple yrs.We rented a 100yr old farmhouse in between Lawrence and Baldwin.My daughter was born there,I have always jokingly called her"Katie from Kansas." I loved it there,except for January,by then I was ready to go somewhere warm!
Those dogs are amazing and so gentle around you and the family. But no doubt in mind they offer more than enough of a deterrent to any predator that might be interested in some Cabrito or Mutton on the homestead . Thanks and take care
They sure have made this homesteading thing a whole lot easier! Thanks for watching
Chick-a-Woof Ranch Are your dogs. 100% GP ?
Also in your experience is there a LGD that prefers or typically exhibits a smaller range but just as protective?
Lol!Sounded like my daughter was born in the farmhouse!She almost was,but we did make it to the hospital.I bet a lot of babies were born in that 100yr old house.
A Buddy of mine built a shed style kind of like a small carport design 6x8 with open sides but with a roof but its only about 3 1/2 ft high his Pyrenees use it
Yankee Liv'n that's exactly what I was thinking! Thank you for confirming my suspicion/future plans.
Sounds good , I would add a north wall ( port holes ?? ) & 1/2 wall on east & west side as a wind shelter or full wall E & W with port holes E & W . Open south wall , roof tilted north , could even be a wedge to get more sun from the south . In Kans the sun will mostly only go in - in the cold months & be full shade in the heat ( June 21 ) the longest day . They love most any cave like place .
Great video!!!
Techy Farm thank you!
Just add a periscope!
Or, build one with thick plexiglass walls, still able to see around.
Thought of that but they use their hearing and sense of smell more than sight. It's 18 degrees outside right now and they are loving it. About the only time they look for a shelter is when it is cold, raining with lots of wind. Even then they just hang out under a pine tree. They are some tough hombres!Thanks for watching!
My dog shelter experiences. Having 2 GP (brothers), one more a pet than a guardian, where the one would use a 'typical' shelter (but, with an expanded opening knowing about their need to view their surroundings) which we insulated and directed away from the Northern Canadian wind. Achi (the more pet than guardian) would use the shelter regularly (particularly in the rain due to his double coat), but George (no double coat), would only use it in extreme weather, and would usually just satisfy himself under our raised 15x15 chalet (its base is sand). They both typically find shelter under the chalet in the summer due to the cool sand, and nearby cool air streaming up from the river.
But not being satisfied that their needs were being met, I did some more research, then we crafted a 2 story dog house, something like this:
s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/19/4c/f5/194cf591448951381f8ea3e6a9a23f0f.jpg
The lower opening is much larger, and raised off the ground to address snow during the winter season. The sqft is also a tad larger to accommodate their size. They each have their own shelter, as George will not tolerate company in close quarters. Of course it is directed away from sun in the summer, and wind in the winter.
We placed the opening, of the lower section, in the centre, spanning 80% of the vertical height, and only enclosing it on either side about one foot. It's insulated on all plains, then filled with a nylon bag I fill will straw - no straw - no use.
Hope this provides some inspiration.
That's awesome! I never thought of making a double decker house. Hmmmm I'm thinking they would really like that. Interesting
My dogs love the cold , & many times when they have shelter & a blanket ... they are in a ball out in the middle of an open area in a blizzard , they stand up & shake off the snow & go back into a ball . When it was ZERO out a week or so ago she came inside for a few hours & wanted OUT . Lucky the thin Ice went away yesterday again , I hope she remembers falling in last year ??? I fear a Coyote 1/4 her weight will tease her out on the thin ice . Long ago I had a house like that but more bare bones , it was 10 below so I nailed carpet over the door , as soon as it hit ZERO he ripped it off . They are very smart .
They can withstand some terrible cold conditions that's for sure. We'll for sure let them in if they've had enough but that only happens very rarely. Thanks for sharing!
I use pig and goat huts with burrs for bedding they use it when it rains
We've got lots of places for them to take shelter. They seem to know what they are doing...
Chick-a-Woof Ranch They do 20 plus years with Anatolians and sheep in the field you never know what they'll do.
you got that right!
Our GP thinks freezing temp is normal and the the teens to zero is great for romping and playing. She'll come in once in a while to eat or drink, but then it's right back outside.
Yep. usually the colder the better! And when it snows... oh boy look out!
Mine like to lay on straw bales :)
Interesting. Do you think they like them for the height advantage or is it a warmth/comfort thing?
I think they're imprinted from being birthed and raised on straw. Mine are the same, absolutely adore straw, when I am gathering it for bedding for the other animals. My two GP, literally jump me and the straw, and the three of us become entangled with each other and the straw. But, they've never jumped up on the bale for height advantage, which I was about to comment on in a separate comment, i.e., shelter and height.
Mine did not have straw at birth . . . but they love it now :)