I love how him being on his back can send any of the dogs about 2 feet away while he playfully "kicks out". I'm sure Kona and Kahuna realized that when they tried to sniff his goods.
Thanx all! I have been trying to get pics of him w/ some scenic background - he is hard to take pics of because he is so busy running all around.
Jen - You know, his ears don't bother me at all. His head [and whole body] is so fluffy you don't notice his ears being cropped. Every now and then you pet his head and feel his ears and you are like "oh yea, his ears are cropped."... I'll ask Jen if they bother her.
As of last night Luytiy has started doing something that is typical of some of the LGD breeds. He has started "roaring" every night at the Coyote when they start their evening howling. It's pretty loud and intimidating, I'm sure our neighbors have no idea what it is. From inside the house it almost sounds like a hound's bark but once you get outside it really does sound more like a roar. It's pretty cool - and loud!
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We have also uped his calorie intake so he can started putting some weight on, since he is over a year old it's safe for him to be at his full weight now. I tried to take some pics to show his weight gain, but I dunno if you can tell - but here they are anyway...
*He is growing his undercoat back now too, he had blown his coat right before we picked him up.
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We also got his new crate:
No joke, I think a donkey could fit in this crate - it's freaking HUGE!
Hmmm, that roar sounds awesome. I second Osy, I want to hear it too!
Do you know what the dimensions of that crate are? IIRC, you once posted a pic where Jen was sitting in Ahi's crate with her, I wonder what she'd look like in that thing. ;-)
Oh, Also, I meant to update you guys on this too...
Training BIG L...
He was very difficult to get to listen and understand what we wanted. It took us 4 days to get him to sit, but once he learned it he does it 99% of the time and will even offer the behavior for treats and stuff. He also has learned down, and he has a pretty amazing recall too! )
Love the pics --- especially that one with the moutains in the background is amazing!
Now, I know that Jen would just rattle around in that crate, so don't make her do it!!! LOL
Thanks for keeping us informed, and sounds like Luytiy will do a fabulous job of at least drowning out the coyote voices (and probably scaring the devil out of them!!!)... Can't wait to hear the full sound when you can catch on the video cam...
Here is an attempt to get the "roar" on video... It's not the best example but it does show the "houndish" sound to his "roar". I will try to get a better example this week.
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I like the pic of him and Kahuna...looks like they are plotting something....
Jesse
He's a beautiful guardian.
Do his ears throw you off at all? Like, are they hard to get used to?
Jen - You know, his ears don't bother me at all. His head [and whole body] is so fluffy you don't notice his ears being cropped. Every now and then you pet his head and feel his ears and you are like "oh yea, his ears are cropped."... I'll ask Jen if they bother her.
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As of last night Luytiy has started doing something that is typical of some of the LGD breeds. He has started "roaring" every night at the Coyote when they start their evening howling. It's pretty loud and intimidating, I'm sure our neighbors have no idea what it is. From inside the house it almost sounds like a hound's bark but once you get outside it really does sound more like a roar. It's pretty cool - and loud!
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We have also uped his calorie intake so he can started putting some weight on, since he is over a year old it's safe for him to be at his full weight now. I tried to take some pics to show his weight gain, but I dunno if you can tell - but here they are anyway...
*He is growing his undercoat back now too, he had blown his coat right before we picked him up.
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We also got his new crate:
No joke, I think a donkey could fit in this crate - it's freaking HUGE!
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You can most definitely see the difference in the pictures. Mainly in his waist / area.
So LGD blow coat? I thought they were regular shedders..."The more you know!"
So I guess L is a cross between a bear, a wolf, & a lion lol I want to hear the Luytiy Roar
Do you know what the dimensions of that crate are? IIRC, you once posted a pic where Jen was sitting in Ahi's crate with her, I wonder what she'd look like in that thing. ;-)
I'll keep trying.
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Training BIG L...
He was very difficult to get to listen and understand what we wanted. It took us 4 days to get him to sit, but once he learned it he does it 99% of the time and will even offer the behavior for treats and stuff. He also has learned down, and he has a pretty amazing recall too!
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Seriously though, that's great!
Recall....shiba...????
YAY Big L! Cant wait for the video!
Now, I know that Jen would just rattle around in that crate, so don't make her do it!!! LOL
Thanks for keeping us informed, and sounds like Luytiy will do a fabulous job of at least drowning out the coyote voices (and probably scaring the devil out of them!!!)... Can't wait to hear the full sound when you can catch on the video cam...
We had a lot of Coyote activity last night.
*Note big tough Kaia gets in on the act too. lol
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I swear Kaia is a T-Rex in a Shiba body!
Luytyi's roar/howl is pretty impressive!
She reminds me of that cat post where it shows the difference between a cat's thoughts and a dog's thoughts... only she would be the cat. lol.
She just lays on the back of the couch all day plotting her take over.
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DOG DIARY:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
CAT DIARY:
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre
little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed
hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the
rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to
keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps
m e going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once
again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.
I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly
demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I
could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement
was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and
how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this
again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs!
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released -- and
seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the
guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors
have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is
safe. For now...