tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post7977705114244563020..comments2024-03-25T12:58:01.998-05:00Comments on Punkin's Patch: To Serve And Protectthecrazysheepladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-57553405873314671232009-07-23T06:08:40.306-05:002009-07-23T06:08:40.306-05:00I love the gate framing the bottom of Miss Ewenice...I love the gate framing the bottom of Miss Ewenice's photo. I thought it added a very nice touch.<br /><br />You have a beautiful family and farm. Best wishes for Hank's success at keeping all safe from Ohio.Perubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948233191244821909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-72063576986122317372009-07-22T19:14:12.209-05:002009-07-22T19:14:12.209-05:00There is a self-help group at my place for bottle ...There is a self-help group at my place for bottle lambs that think they don't have to be "real" sheep--actually it's more of a support group--Keebler can join anytime! It has a pretty good success rate--turns out fairly well adjusted sheep (well, sort of).<br />The support group for bottle calves that grow up with lambs and think they are sheep has a less successful adjustment rate. Moo never accepted the fact that she was a cow, and Hope just thinks that she is whatever animal that she is hanging out at the time. Helen just thought she was a dog.Eleanor Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156808493702301812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-68665190776437394232009-07-21T20:41:23.679-05:002009-07-21T20:41:23.679-05:00I am so happy and relieved to here you have a guar...I am so happy and relieved to here you have a guard dog. I remember the Bugs Bunny cartoon with the sheepdog watching. He always caught the coyote.<br />I'm sure the sheep will accept him very soon and he'll be part of their group.Bee Magic Chronicles for Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818365668819339658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-2237935867393404032009-07-21T19:01:19.182-05:002009-07-21T19:01:19.182-05:00I wish you and your flock every safety, with the h...I wish you and your flock every safety, with the help of Hank!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-79838601424968528202009-07-21T17:30:46.363-05:002009-07-21T17:30:46.363-05:00Congratulations! I love the name, it was my favor...Congratulations! I love the name, it was my favorite childhood dog's nickname (his name was Henry.) I am sure Hank won't let you down, I am growing to appreciate our Pyr x Anatolian more and more the older she gets. She'll be 2 in September and is now really becoming what we want -- blossoming into "guard-dogdom" though has always had the instinct... just too much puppy mischief to go along. ;)<br /><br />I absolutely adore Miss Ewenice... she makes it essential that I acquire a leiscter (sp?) of some sort... blue faced or border, they have a beautiful look!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541115715148930571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-56895422912431875792009-07-21T15:13:51.389-05:002009-07-21T15:13:51.389-05:00I honestly don't blame the coyotes. I'm s...I honestly don't blame the coyotes. I'm sure they are feeding pups and are hungry. The fox cutting through the farm right now is horribly thin. <br /><br />One of our neighbors wanted to go out and start blasting every coyote he could find, but I did my best to discourage that. They don't understand and are just being animals. <br /><br />However, that being said, I feel it is my responsibility, as a citizen of the animal world out here, to take action to discourage any more of this behavior and am hoping a big dog with a big bark will do the trick. Ideally he'll train them to stay away and not have to eliminate them.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-81690211728972465782009-07-21T15:02:41.670-05:002009-07-21T15:02:41.670-05:00My, oh, my. Hank is a big puppy. I hope Iris and...My, oh, my. Hank is a big puppy. I hope Iris and Weasley are taking to him. <br /><br />I read the novel titled Lorna Doone. I think Lorna Doone-Buggy fit that character perfectly; very sweet, bright, with a sense of humour. Good romantic novel; Very English.<br /><br />I hope you can eventually find some forgiveness for the coyotes for eating your friend. They are a very intelligent canine, and mostly eat mice and snakes (and around here, bunnies, which the farmers like). They have a quick sense of humour. I don't believe they can help acting on their basic nature.<br /> <br />There is a story of the early days in Vernon, (B.C., Canada) when the locals had set up a drag hunt to go tally-ho off on their horses. They realized something was amiss when they were covering the same territory for the third time. One coyote had intercepted the scent of the dead rabbit they laid the scent with, so the dogs chased the coyote. When it started to get tired, another replaced it, and led the dogs and horses on this never-ending merry chase. The pack sat on a bluff and watched. I am convinced they were laughing.<br /><br />I am sure Hank will do his job, and the other dogs will help him to the best of their abilities. <br /><br />LeahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-57093005672798708312009-07-21T12:35:42.043-05:002009-07-21T12:35:42.043-05:00Hank will win the Jacobs over. You'll see.Hank will win the Jacobs over. You'll see.Jenny Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606055794620433163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-80201503187872084262009-07-21T09:28:36.692-05:002009-07-21T09:28:36.692-05:00What a beautiful Dog! I'm glad you found him ...What a beautiful Dog! I'm glad you found him and the sheep have him. <br /><br />We used to have a Auckback (yes I know I didn't spell it right) and he was a delight. Just perfect for protection. And so sweet and gentle...a wonderful dog. <br /><br />Coyotes! So now you know and so do we.. Ugly animals. They have thier place, I know. Just not on a farm...go, get. scat. Get out of here!!! Scram.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comDayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-23447986957553535842009-07-21T08:39:33.677-05:002009-07-21T08:39:33.677-05:00The Jacobs are NOT taking to Hank at all at this p...The Jacobs are NOT taking to Hank at all at this point. It's still early on, so I'm hoping they'll give in. I've tried to explain it to them, but while they seem to understand the word "cookie", "he's here to save your life" doesn't seem to compute... ;-)thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-36023948176652006972009-07-21T08:34:05.220-05:002009-07-21T08:34:05.220-05:00...off topic, but I notice HORNS in the photos. D......off topic, but I notice HORNS in the photos. Doesn't having horned sheep scare you - just a little? Are the Jacobs taking to Hank any better than the polled sheep? 'Hope they don't try to use those things. <br /><br />Hank....think Henry Fonda (also known as 'Hank') - usually played the strong, quiet, passionate type - May this Hank be so in doing his job to protect your flock.Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-45732145909728010412009-07-21T08:28:01.637-05:002009-07-21T08:28:01.637-05:00That's a great cross, Maremma and Pyrenees. W...That's a great cross, Maremma and Pyrenees. We had one of Hank's (distant) relatives for a long time, and she was aces. I'm feeling confident for you!<br />Nancy NeverSweptAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-12841153295893384172009-07-21T08:00:30.207-05:002009-07-21T08:00:30.207-05:00Are you planning to try to spin Hank's dog hai...Are you planning to try to spin Hank's dog hair (from brushings, of course)? I've heard that Great Pyranese hair spins great! Good luck with the new puppy, he's beautiful!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13077207368935108279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-43281618142170916872009-07-21T02:39:50.986-05:002009-07-21T02:39:50.986-05:00What a wonderful looking dog - here's hoping H...What a wonderful looking dog - here's hoping Hank will guard your lovely sheep.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596425511240774220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-67518160467115620502009-07-20T22:07:22.712-05:002009-07-20T22:07:22.712-05:00poor keebler! WHat a culture shock!
I sure hope e...poor keebler! WHat a culture shock! <br />I sure hope everyone sleeps better with your new dog. Plus he's pretty!Dana and Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006886855600007312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-8700328263109143042009-07-20T21:42:38.278-05:002009-07-20T21:42:38.278-05:00Oh I hope Hank can earn his keep!!
And I can...Oh I hope Hank can earn his keep!! <br /><br />And I can't believe you are so "MEAN" to Keebler!!! Making that poor baby live with sheep!! As if!<br /><br />Molly~Molly~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06755051681394616554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-47225240585540748142009-07-20T20:37:32.662-05:002009-07-20T20:37:32.662-05:00congratulations on your new family member...I hope...congratulations on your new family member...I hope the sheep are not too hard on Hank and that the integration goes smoothly. He looks like a sweet feller.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263410092161275781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-19308885498990052882009-07-20T20:20:08.424-05:002009-07-20T20:20:08.424-05:00I am praying that Hank works out for you and your ...I am praying that Hank works out for you and your flock! What a beautiful, sweet looking dog. With such a big, important job for a youngster. He looks like the kind of dog that will give you the very best he possibly can. Does he have a buddy there?Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-429470707913800032009-07-20T19:20:57.702-05:002009-07-20T19:20:57.702-05:00Hank's a very BIG pup! And a cute face. Let...Hank's a very BIG pup! And a cute face. Let's hope he takes his job seriously!<br /><br />GL's ears give him away in an instant. That Keebs! Miss Ewenice is so lovely, a jewel for sure!flowerweaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14903201215823510915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-10436650794815510462009-07-20T18:58:19.402-05:002009-07-20T18:58:19.402-05:00This post makes me soooo happy! I really think Han...This post makes me soooo happy! I really think Hank will be the "guardian" angel you need. I know how you feel about big dogs, but honestly, these sweet dogs are unlike any other dog you've ever experienced. Believe me, the hardest part is not making big porch dogs out of them! Yay for Hank! (ps-Graham knows that those big white dogs are his friend. There are two here that greeted him at his birth!)Dianne MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168188912154245536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-19569367754404628172009-07-20T18:23:32.296-05:002009-07-20T18:23:32.296-05:00I hope Hank can adjust to the multiple personaliti...I hope Hank can adjust to the multiple personalities of your sheep family. He is a big beautiful dog who looks fairly confident that he is up to the challenge. It wil be interesting to see if Woolliam tests him.<br />Give Ewenice extra hugs. She tried her best. It was good to see her again.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940843539715709646noreply@blogger.com