Landrace/adaptive breeding discussion

[Appalachickens]

I just won't keep an animal I cant trust to do its job or that kills anything for no reason. My 4 run free 24x7 with my chickens and goats and I don't have many losses anymore. I've never lost a goat or pig to predators despite black bears, coyotes, packs of stray dogs, bobcats and cougars. A random hawk attack is really all i deal with anymore. I used to have a bunch of chicken losses back before my pack matured. I only have an acre fenced out of my 15 and they keep every inch predator free. I have a hound dog that alarms and chases. 2 lgds that patrol and bark alll night to keep predators away and a pitbull to growl, bark, and do pitbull things like let strangers give belly rubs lol

I get that but Fiadh is a pet from the shelter, not a work dog. Her only job is to be a companion. I understand your position, but chickens aren't actually the most important thing in my life.

 

[Backroadlogic]

I get that but Fiadh is a pet from the shelter, not a work dog. Her only job is to be a companion. I understand your position, but chickens aren't actually the most important thing in my life.

I just don't trust a dog that doesn't behave appropriately and has poor training regardless of the reason. Pet or not. I have toddlers running around too. I don't need a dog that can't control prey drive

 

[Appalachickens]

I just don't trust a dog that doesn't behave appropriately and has poor training regardless of the reason. Pet or not. I have toddlers running around too. I don't need a dog that can't control prey drive

You’re certainly entitled to think that way.

 

[Skyeknight]

I just don't trust a dog that doesn't behave appropriately and has poor training regardless of the reason. Pet or not. I have toddlers running around too. I don't need a dog that can't control prey drive

I do agree with you to a degree. I also have sheep and therefore never really trusts dogs, most here aren't trained to ignore prey drive at all. I have experienced the damage they can do. I do know livestock guardian dogs at are good way to protect sheep from predators, but I don't know if I will ever get one. Feels to much like letting the predators in.


I however do think that killing it immediately is a step too far. Dogs like that could be relocated to the city or possibly be retrained. Too many humans can't even ignore their "instinct", so I am not going to assume all trained dogs will.