HoneyDreameMomma
True BYH Addict
Because our oldest LGD, Miller, is getting on in years and because we want his influence on as many of our future LGDs as possible, we have been debating for nearly a year when we should get another puppy. We put it off when Miller had hip surgery a few months ago, and debated postponing it again when he had to go for round #2 on the hip surgery.
However, an opportunity for a pup came up the past week that we felt really good about, and we're going to take the plunge. The breeder has a 3/4 Anatolian 1/4 Pyr female that he bred to an AKA registered male Pyr. She had 8 pups - 3 which were spoken for before we came into the picture. We didn't care too much whether we got a boy or girl - mostly we were looking for a 'watcher.' Eventually, this pup will be Miller's replacement, and although Miller patrols a couple of times a day, he is definitely a watcher. Clyde, our nearly 2-year old LGD is definitely our patroller.
I was impressed with the parents. Mom is an awesome LGD, and is already training the pups. The pups also have a full blooded Anatolian 'uncle' in the goat yard with them. Although only 6-months old, he's already an excellent guardian too. We'll be keeping the pup with them for another 3-4 weeks.
We went on Saturday and observed all the available pups. I must confess, I almost gave into an adorable girl who was very obviously an adventurous patroller, but DH and DD set me straight and pointed out our girl. Although she has more Pyr in her, the Anatolian coloring definitely came through, and even at just over 6 weeks old, she is already a watcher.
She stayed back for a bit before approaching us, and although she clearly enjoyed being petted, she always moved herself into a position that she could look out across the yard. When all the other puppies came and piled around my lap, she moved out of the pile enough that she could look out and see everything. You'll notice she's looking off at everything in both pictures below.
Love her already! 
However, an opportunity for a pup came up the past week that we felt really good about, and we're going to take the plunge. The breeder has a 3/4 Anatolian 1/4 Pyr female that he bred to an AKA registered male Pyr. She had 8 pups - 3 which were spoken for before we came into the picture. We didn't care too much whether we got a boy or girl - mostly we were looking for a 'watcher.' Eventually, this pup will be Miller's replacement, and although Miller patrols a couple of times a day, he is definitely a watcher. Clyde, our nearly 2-year old LGD is definitely our patroller.
I was impressed with the parents. Mom is an awesome LGD, and is already training the pups. The pups also have a full blooded Anatolian 'uncle' in the goat yard with them. Although only 6-months old, he's already an excellent guardian too. We'll be keeping the pup with them for another 3-4 weeks.
We went on Saturday and observed all the available pups. I must confess, I almost gave into an adorable girl who was very obviously an adventurous patroller, but DH and DD set me straight and pointed out our girl. Although she has more Pyr in her, the Anatolian coloring definitely came through, and even at just over 6 weeks old, she is already a watcher.
She stayed back for a bit before approaching us, and although she clearly enjoyed being petted, she always moved herself into a position that she could look out across the yard. When all the other puppies came and piled around my lap, she moved out of the pile enough that she could look out and see everything. You'll notice she's looking off at everything in both pictures below.
Love her already! 
