Re: [PyrNet-L] The question of guarding abilities

["Donna Coffman" <dcoffman@erols.com>]

I agree with what you say and believe a Pyr's guarding capability is
instinctive and we don't have to breed specifically for it as it is there
naturally.  When the situation arises, I have no doubt that most Pyrs will
be able to do the task.  Of course, there are always the exceptions, and I
think that would be the dog whose temperament is questionable.  We have all
seen dogs of questionable temperament in the show ring and that is the dog
who I would wonder about as far as LGD.
Donna


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> From: JScheel97 <JScheel97@aol.com>
> To: pyrnet-l@gamerz.net
> Subject: [PyrNet-L] The question of guarding abilities
> Date: Wednesday, March 11, 1998 12:48 PM
> 
> I haven't said much on this list, but decided to get into the debate.  My
> girl, Breezy, is a loving pet and companion, not a working dog (as in
guarding
> some sort of flock animals).  However, her natural drive guarding is very
> great.  When ever we take out walks, no matter what the environment, she
is
> always on the allert.  If we are out in open fields, we must sit and
observe.
> She scans and scans in all directions.  If anything moves, she watches
> intently until she decides what it is and if it is a threat.  I love
watching
> her when she's on self imposed guard duty.  I have really learned a lot
from
> her.  We used to live in northern Utah by the Utah State Univ.
agricultural
> sheep pens.  Whenever we would walk by them, Bree would immediately sit
or lay
> down and start scanning.  This is something that is coming purely from
inside
> her.  She was never near or raised with a flock (other than my small
family).
> Her instinct for guarding is very very strong.
> 
> This is my first (but definitely not last) exposure to Pyrs, so I'm only
> relating my single experience to date.  And, she definitely has body
> substance.
> 
> Joan S.