RE: [PyrNet-L] Re: introduction of Wolves into Yellowstone

[Sherri Artz <SArtz@wiche.edu>]

Speaking of coyotes, we have one hanging out in our area lately, we are
fairly certain he killed our new neighbor's (from Texas) cocker spaniel
(they left her out and went away).  We have three very small dogs 2 JRT's
and a chihuahua, in addition to my new pyr who will be 15 weeks old
tomorrow.  How long before she is safe in the yard only against a single
coyote and can I assume she protect the little guys?  If so, at what age?  I
won't ever let the little one out unattended but I was hoping one day, the
pyr might attend them?  Is training requiring for this?
Thanks,
Sherri

-----Original Message-----
From: PyrLove214@aol.com [mailto:PyrLove214@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 8:43 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: introduction of Wolves into Yellowstone


In a message dated 05/12/2000 8:56:05 AM Central Daylight Time, 
JGentzel@aol.com writes:

<< She 
 stated that Pyrs were being killed by wolves roaming out of Yellowstone, 
that 
 had been reintroduced.  She said one dog was no match for wolves.  When I 
 inquired about packs of wolves killing one dog, she said that the wolves 
were 
 solitary and were killing the dogs one on one.  I realized I did not know 
 much about the size, strength, and ferocity of these Wolves. >>
     Wolves only fight one on one when they are a lone male.  Wolves are in 
packs at least pairs usually 5-6.  But can be more. I have stated here many 
times dogs should not be alone to guard.  That would be like you trying to 
guard your home against one or more intruders.  You would put on a good
fight 
but even with one you are likely to lose and die.  The dogs are no
different. 
 Wolves are big and strong and vicious.  It took a lot to eradicate them
from 
most of North America -- years of hunting and bounties and trapping.   
    Speaking of large I have seen some big coyotes lately -- really big in 
Texas.  Anyone else see large sized coyotes?  Why they use to be smaller in 
size it seems.  The coyotes are in large numbers in central Texas.   
Pam


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