The youngest of our pups turn two months this week! A lot goes in to becoming a livestock guardian dog, and they’re already on their way. As you can see in some of previous posts, all of the pups are kept in the same enclosure with sheep and goats from birth so that they are comfortable with them. In the future, this bond will ensure that the dogs consider themselves one of the herd and will act protectively. In the next two months these pups will be living with their new herder-owners, spending each day on the pasture. These guys are already super curious and active, always investigating new things and willing to climb on anyone who hangs around inside their enclosure too long. (Remember – you can click on any of the images to see a larger version.)
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- A brief moment of peace with one of Juno’s male pups.
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- This pup has an interesting expression on his face…
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- One of Juno’s puppies finally slowing down long enough for some pictures.
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- Action shot. It’s tough to photograph these guys! Once I kneel down to take a picture, it’s hard to keep them far enough away for a good shot!
It is a Mongolian tradition to give gifts to children and dogs when a relative has died. In honor of his father recently passing away, a friend of MBDP gave these cow bones to the dogs. We really appreciate his generosity!
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- Juno mid-chomp.
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- Some very happy dogs today at MBDP.
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- Sharaa thoroughly enjoying his cow bone.
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- Watch out Batbaatar! These pups are serious.
That’s all from the MBDP team for now.
Thanks for reading!
-Zoë
