BYC Café

[drumstick diva]

Thank you Shad, for presenting something new for me to learn about.

 

[Shadrach]

There are a few videos of Rottweilers herding cattle.

 

[igorsMistress]

I burn sage in my house daily.

I burn it often myself Sean, good stuff

No, afaik he is not a mix. Somewhere along the line breeders started cutting the poor dogs tails off and bred the short haired dog in favor of the long haired. I suppose some thought the short haired Rotty looked tough.
Rottweilers are herding dogs, not guard dogs. In the North of Germany these dogs herded cattle. They were heavy enough to 'lean' on the cattle's legs to make them move and agile enough to keep out of the way.
They didn't need to be particularly fast runners, but they can get up a decent pace over short distances. Of course, having a proper coat is rather important in cold climates.

Shad we had a rottie and a potbellied pig at the same time. Martina, the dog, would herd Hammy and they'd play like crazy. They are great dogs!

 

[igorsMistress]

Good morning everyone

I managed to read through all the posts and get caught up this morning.

Thanks for the coffee Shad.

I work half a shift today, the morning, then I have some outdoor chores to finish up, temps are supposed to be in the 60s late afternoon but it'll be windy. I'll have wear a dust mask

Igor installed a gravity feeder in the coop yesterday, I like it so I think we'll make a couple for the quail next weekend.

Have a great day folks

 

[drumstick diva]

I hope you dress properly for 60F IM. I can't remember what 60F is like.

 

[Shadrach]

I'd like to see a video of you with Phoenix on a leash strolling through town clearing all the paths! Sounds like you'd have to hold on with both hands.

Phoenix unfortunately was downright dangerous. You could walk him on a lead if he felt like it. he knocked me over quite a lot.
There was absolutely no malice in him. He was a bit like Tiger in Winnie the Poo. What Phoenix liked best was knocking things over.
We have a donkey here called Arran. He's big and used to be a bully to all the animls and humans except Blacky the dog in the picture above and as I found out, Phoenix.
Phoenix sort of escaped and got into the field with Arran. Arran, doing his usual 'I'm a hard nut act' decided he was going to bully Phoenix. Phoenix knocked Arran over and when Arran stood back up Phoenix kept him pinned in a corner of the field for a couple of hours.
It was very funny to watch.

 

[igorsMistress]

I hope you dress properly for 60F IM. I can't remember what 60F is like.

I'm sure I'll be more bundled up than you would DD!

 

[N F C]

Good morning Cafe, looks like another pot of coffee is in order.

 

[Treerooted]

Thanks for the coffee, though I've added a decaf pot to mix with it

I can't remember Tree...when are you due?

I'll be 40 weeks at Feb 2

 

[sourland]

Thanks for the coffee, and good morning, Café.