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I've noticed that the dogs respond if the ducks make a certain sound. It usually means they see something and the ducks seem to notice more than the other birds.
My male howls if a lot of the chickens get going from a hen starting the egg song. It's kinda funny.
Mine do most of their work at night. Most of the birds are safe in coops except my turkey and ducks. The dogs are doing the job I needed. I was trapping something probably 4 or more times a week before getting the dogs. Plus I had fox and bobcat stalking the ducks almost every night and lost...
Look into breed rescue groups. They often test them for working ability and you have a good idea of what you are starting with and may need to work on.
Rescues my not have registration papers and will be spayed/neutered so it doesn't matter. Working ability is more important.
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This is a breed I've been researching. I find them very interesting. I'll have to check out your site.
The Great Pyrs are wonderful as guardians. I highly recommend an adult rescue if you need a dog to work right away. My two have been wonderful. Good at their work and sweet funny...