We tell you a lot about the goats, but we are equally as proud of our Livestock Guardian Dogs.
These girls work very VERY hard to make sure that everything is as it should be on the farm and they are the reason that the goat herd is always safe.
Yesterday morning I was out moving some of the goats around. Suddenly, I heard "The Bark". All three dogs took off! Shasta stayed in the pasture with the goats, which is where she is 99% of the time. She stationed herself at the perimeter fence and barked. Sadie and Gypsy took off. Sadie was out and across the west fence before I knew what was going on. I got to watch Gypsy take off, jump over the north fence and head west across the neighbors pasture. I watched them until they were almost to the west side of the field and all I could see were small white specks. I am not sure what had them upset, but I can tell you two things. (1) Sadie doesn't "go out" unless she thinks it is absolutely necessary (She is the alpha female and normally will just give orders to the other two girls). And (2) Those dogs are AMAZING to watch work!
Below are some pictures of the girls.
Gypsy on her post. She can see and definitely hear everything from here.
Sadie looks like she is sleeping, but rest assured that she knows everything that is going on.
Gypsy (left) and Shasta (right) in the pasture with the goats.
This is an older photo, but one of my favorites. All three girls on post.
This is also an older photo of Chrys and Sadie discussing farm security issues. :)
Although she is not a Livestock Guardian Dog, Cammi is my dog and she is so very loyal. Anywhere I might be on the farm, she is right there with me...or waiting on me. Cammie is a Shetland Sheep Dog (Sheltie).
I know. This isn't a dog. This is, however, Cammi's kitty. This is Callie and from the minute she stepped foot on the farm she became a big part of our family. She also immediately became best friends with Cammi and the two of them are nearly inseparable.
