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Maremma:
These dogs work well with a teamed dog of the same breed. They are independent but obey the single commands learned when they were puppies. They are loyal to the flock and are known to be among the calmest of guardian breeds during the daytime, but with instinctive alertness at night when it is most needed.
Shar Planinetz:
These dogs are similar to the Pyrenees and Maremma breeds, it has a quiet, gentle character.
Tibetan Mastiff:
This breed is loyal to its owner and flock, and is known to defend "his" herd from wolves, and would-be thieves.
CHAPTER 6
FEEDS AND FEEDING
Good nutrition results in higher levels of fertility and multiple births. It also means a great production of milk and nursing ability. The wool of a well nourished sheep is of a better quality and greater. Nutrition plays an important role in pregnancy and good nutrition leads to less trouble with pregnancies as well as lesser health problems, into the bargain lambs grow more rapidly.
It pays to see that your flock receives good nutrition. If it is under nourished many problems are encountered not just health wise, but abortion, premature lambing, undersized lambs at birth and become easy prey for predators.
These dogs work well with a teamed dog of the same breed. They are independent but obey the single commands learned when they were puppies. They are loyal to the flock and are known to be among the calmest of guardian breeds during the daytime, but with instinctive alertness at night when it is most needed.
Shar Planinetz:
These dogs are similar to the Pyrenees and Maremma breeds, it has a quiet, gentle character.
Tibetan Mastiff:
This breed is loyal to its owner and flock, and is known to defend "his" herd from wolves, and would-be thieves.
CHAPTER 6
FEEDS AND FEEDING
Good nutrition results in higher levels of fertility and multiple births. It also means a great production of milk and nursing ability. The wool of a well nourished sheep is of a better quality and greater. Nutrition plays an important role in pregnancy and good nutrition leads to less trouble with pregnancies as well as lesser health problems, into the bargain lambs grow more rapidly.
It pays to see that your flock receives good nutrition. If it is under nourished many problems are encountered not just health wise, but abortion, premature lambing, undersized lambs at birth and become easy prey for predators.