Come back here 'ewe!'
Jim, Hope he's not hurting the Ewe.:(I can't help it I'm rooting for the Ewe!!
Nice action pic Jim ! What is the breed ? Belgian ?
Thanks. This is a Belgian Tuveren.
I'm actually quite conflicted about herding. There are so many sides of the story to consider.
Yesterday though, a young dog got a bit out of control and a sheep ended up with a broken neck after running into a fence post. It was almost enough to send me home for the rest of the day.
Then again, a dog got crushed by a gate when a sheep decided not to cooperate (just soft tissue damage, she'll be fine) so I guess things happen on both sides of the equation.
I can't help thinking that nothing should have to die so someone can win a ribbon. However, this farm has been hosting herding trials for over 8 years and this was the first time a sheep was lost during competition.
Another thing to consider is that many of the dogs that are herders, Border Collies for example, don't do well in a domestic situation where they don't have a "job" to do. Herding keeps them in check and out of shelters in many cases.
Jim, I've heard that too.
Hi Jim Feel for those sheep I always had the impression they had to be panicking !!!
Thought Belgian. Love Herding Dogs !Originally Posted by Jim Poor
Thanks for the extra info Jim. Most useful. :) No wonder our Cattledog x Kelpie is a little busy bee, always full of beans.
Nice action shot BTW!
Great action Jim...I like the capture...it tells the story...:cool:
The looks of ewe and dog tell the story. It must be quite stressful for the animals.
Wow this tells quite a story and My heart goes out to the sheep as the fear it must be feeling at being chased. Thanks for sharing this with us Jim and I hope all are doing well !!!
I guess it's part of "life", but It does look like the ewe is in total panic.
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