RE: [pyrnet] companion dog question

["WHITE, Jeff" <jwhite@teksid-taf.com>]

The dog is free to keep our property free of raccoons, squirrels, and mice,
since they all eat either chickens or chicken food...as long as he isn't too
interested in the chickens.  We have one squirrel in residence that Sophie
is always trying to catch, but so far has been unsuccessful.  I've seen no
signs of raccoons, opossums, or any other such critters in the six months
we've lived here.

I remember house hunting a few months ago and seeing a chicken yard with two
Rottweilers in it.  The dogs were just lying about placidly while being
surrounded by chickens.  Not what I would have expected from that breed.  I
don't think my wife would go for Rotts though based on their size and
reputation.

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Jan L. Hodges [mailto:Tickbait@pobox.com]
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 12:53 PM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] companion dog question


Jeff,

I just joined the list this weekend so I am getting to know everyone through
the most recent posts. And I don't own a Pyr, although I love the breed and
always look forward to dog sitting Xavier.

I would recommend avoiding terrier mixes or breeds since some of them tend
to view anything smaller than themselves as the enemy. I have several
terrier mixes (seven dogs, all but one rescued animals) who placidly allow
birds to eat out of their food dishes, but have virtually the our two acres
of the slightest hint of raccoons, squirrels, and field mice.

My Chesapeake retriever mix loved the neighbors chickens, but I am not sure
how long that would have lasted had she been allowed unsupervised access.
She did enjoy the visits however.

Jan



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