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Old 05/14/09, 06:10 AM
 
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Would these be good LGD?

I found these pups for free on Craigslist. I'm wondering if the Lab in them would make them not be good LGD's

http://greenville.craigslist.org/zip/1170031505.html

I can't get it to show up as a link. Don't know what I'm doing wrong.
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Old 05/14/09, 06:39 AM
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If you want a good farm dog, chances are they would be great. If you want a true LGD(lives with the goats/sheep and protects them 24/7), then please do yourself and the pups a favor and pass.
Its never a good idea to try and use a dog as an LGD who has other blood mixed in there. It *can* be disasterous as their programming is not correct for the job and they will not have the patience needed as an LGD.
I once had a Pyrenees/Lab female. She was a great dog, but NOT happy as an LGD. A frustrated dog living with my vulnerable goats?? Set-up for disaster. She was sold to an elderly couple who wanted a companion dog 7 years ago. They still have her and she is perfect for them.
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Old 05/14/09, 07:45 AM
 
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There's a black/tan pup in there. That's not lab or anatolian or GP. You might get a pup that has no LGD in it at all.
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Old 05/14/09, 09:36 AM
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Those are MUTTS. They are NOT LGD's
LGD's are specific breeds

http://www.lgd.org/
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