Teresa & Mike CHS - Our journal

[Mike CHS]

Maisy's winter coat has finally started to let go and I'm not sure what was the delay. I got rid of Thor's winter coat in the field but it only took a couple of days. I really love the way the Akbash shed. It all comes out in clumps and is literally gone in a couple of brushing sessions. We brought them up to the shop to groom Maisy where there is always a nice breeze and we have shade. We needed to give them their heart worm pills anyway and they needed some leash time. Maisy even got up on the golf cart for the ride to the shop. She has completely lost her fear of vehicles but I have been calling her into the truck and up on the cart for super short runs so now she actually likes it. She goes in to the vet tomorrow for her shots which is a first for her. We got them on the scales while at the shop and Thor has lost a bit of weight since it has gotten hot but he is eating a lot less also. He is 88 pounds now and Maisy is holding at 80 pounds but I'm sure there is a couple of pounds of hair there to come off yet.

 

[Baymule]

I like to groom Paris right before I go in for a shower. GP hair is like cat hair. Fine, wispy underfur that floats in the air. It covers me until I look like the dog. It finds it's way in my mouth. I try to keep my mouth closed, but that is a super human feat and I fail at it. I talk to Paris and she fills my mouth with fur. What is really annoying is the ONE fine filament of wispy nothingness that hangs on my eyelash, scoping out the best way to piss me off before leaping into my eyeball space. Paris will only take just so much of all that lavish love and attention, then she's had enough, jumps up and is gone. To be continued....... It takes days, sometimes weeks to get her cleaned up.

 

[Mike CHS]

Bay - That had both of us rolling. I was shaking off Maisy hair even after I showered with no idea where it came from.

 

[Baymule]

I peel off my clothes right next to the washing machine, head straight to the shower.

 

[Latestarter]

Toli hair is just as bad... But aside from the neck area (Pyr influence), which is super long and thick (Think bite prevention), I can grab clumps and pull it out. The shedding comb fills up before I can even finish each pass. I also try to only comb when there is a decent breeze. Mel's hair is also lighter than air and flies everywhere. Good work on the sheep Mike. 5 Prime and 5 Choice is pretty good! The way you're progressing, they should all be Prime in no time.

 

[Mike CHS]

I thought this a long time ago but people that don't interact with their LGDs need a slap up the side of their heads. We have had Maisy for a year and a half now and it has taken us that long to get her comfortable enough to not get stressed out going somewhere in the truck. We have taken 100's of short rides on the golf cart and got in the truck with the door open no telling how many times so we don't have to force her in. I think Thor has been a big part of her trusting people and even though she won't go to anyone in the fields (which we like) she is no longer leery of people when she is on leash as long as we make it clear we are alright with them. She hoped out of the truck at the vets office and walked in like she belonged there. She got her shot without a problem and even went up to a couple of techs for some petting. When someone approaches her she will look up like she's asking if they are OK but her trust in us is an awesome reward from an awesome partner Great Pyrenees.

 

[Latestarter]

love my dog! (s)?

 

[Baymule]

Good girl Maisy! Amazing what time, patience and love can do. Y'all done good with her training. What a major improvement.

 

[Mike CHS]

We are buying 3 ewe lambs born in late January from a small farm in the Chattanooga area. They have some really nice sheep that we are happy to add to our bunch. The three we are getting have some awesome genetics and were all born in late January (triplets but not siblings).

I need to talk to them and find out how they get their sheep to pose for pictures.

 

[Latestarter]

Nice looking girls. Have you found out how you made out at the auction yet?