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The adventures of Red, the cattle dog!

Life with the Red Head…the Cattle Dog Crew

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It turns out cattle dogs have a thing for sharing coffee on the porch! Remember Coal’s adventures at the porch table? Turns out we’ve got another one! I found Red at the table waiting for me this morning while I was making my coffee, all muddy and wet and impressed with herself. Cattle dogs keep life interesting. They’re big time outdoor enthusiasts, so there’s no limit to the muck and mud they’re glad to track through the house. No limit to the wildlife they will chase, dig up, or eat. Remember … Continue Reading…

Another Four Paws…the Daily Farm Adventures {115}

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You know what they say…”Cattle dogs are like chips, you can’t have just one!” So, THIS happened over the weekend… Let’s just skip the hows and whys and get right to the puppy breath, because this face… We named her Red. (Creative, I know.) The kiddos love the name and hated everything else I suggested. She’s a purebred cattle dog, just like Coal. But she’s the red color, where he is considered “blue.” She’s actually a color mix, being mostly red, but some blue that makes her mask and spots … Continue Reading…

Red’s First Snow…Life with Coal the Cattle Dog

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“Life with Coal the Cattle Dog“…Hmmm…might have to update that somehow now that Red’s with us too. And she certainly doesn’t tolerate being ignored! Maybe “Life with Cattle Dog Chaos!” {smile} Since she’s been with us, we’ve had a false-alarm hurricane, and a for-real Nor’eastern with 3 days of downpours, but this past week was her first really cold snap. The snow started on Saturday and I was the first one up and moving around. Not the normal turn of events around here, but the kiddos have been staying up … Continue Reading…

Taking the Pup in the Woods…the Cattle Dog Crew

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We have fields, paths, and woods at our place. Not a lot of water, but some drainage ditches, a small (very small) pond, and a lot of big mud puddles. Some tall grass, bramble bushes, and man-made hills from digging out drainage ditches. A lot of variety for a young cattle dog to explore. And we’re blessed to be able to train the dogs off leash from a very young age. With cattle dogs coming “pre-programmed” with a good recall, it’s a great way to start their training. But I … Continue Reading…