Welcoming a new Vlcak into the United States!

yukidomari · 10-05-2010, 15:44

What's done is done; Luna's mom's friend has a new puppy, so let's be happy for her. Whether or not it pans out as a working dog or just a very much loved pet doesn't matter to the dog.

Let's be happy for her friend. Maybe her puppy will be the rare dog out of lines not known for working.

Arguments based on if a person has seen, or not seen, specific kennels' dogs are pretty much irrelevant; if the kennel has a record of producing working dogs, there is no need to defend itself.. the evidence speaks for itself.

Mikael · 10-05-2010, 18:58

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Originally Posted by yukidomari

What's done is done; Luna's mom's friend has a new puppy, so let's be happy for her. Whether or not it pans out as a working dog or just a very much loved pet doesn't matter to the dog.

Let's be happy for her friend. Maybe her puppy will be the rare dog out of lines not known for working.

Arguments based on if a person has seen, or not seen, specific kennels' dogs are pretty much irrelevant; if the kennel has a record of producing working dogs, there is no need to defend itself.. the evidence speaks for itself.

Agree, and I think this puppy will be a working dog

even if not from a working dog kennel... But if not, I hope the pressure on him is not to high, if he just likes to be a pet Vlcak

I think one is not to say, this puppy will be the first IPO champion of the Vlcak breed in the USA, even before he is born

And just for the record this was Lunas mom´s friends Mrs X choice of kennel, I did newer hear Edit say or write she breed working dogs, I only did say that if I’m looking for a working dog I do not look for a dog from her kennel...

And yes...

Congratulation to your new puppy Mrs X and I’m happy that he is good after the hard trip

Best regards / Mikael

Gypsy Wolf · 10-05-2010, 22:25

Thank you all for your support. I am happy to say the puppy is getting better every day. I visited them yesterday so Luna and Pollux (the only 2 vlcaks in the Deep South!) could play. It's interesting that vlcaks really do recognize their own breed and behave differently.
Poor Pollux had gotten terrible diarrhea from the stress and probably whatever crap he had been fed in transit and it took him a couple of days for his poor tummy to settle down and for his true personality to start coming through. He is snuggling, playing with toys, retrieving and getting used to the crate.
He even got to sleep in bed with his new mom.
So, yes, he is going to be a loved pup and hopefully a super working one...

Gypsy Wolf · 11-05-2010, 20:24

And last night Pollux came out to our dog club for some socialization. Of course everyone loved him. He is quiet and watches everything intently.
He actually likes being held like a baby and snuggling - so cute...

hanninadina · 11-05-2010, 21:29

So watch out, that you do not confirm shyness. If it is only quietness, ok. It is a pup and must have a look at the new situation. But it would be better if he walks around in curiousity. But I guess you know that.

Gypsy Wolf · 11-05-2010, 21:42

No worries on that score - my girlfriend is an excellent trainer, and is well-known for turning out confident, happy working dogs.
He is curious about things he watches - particularly anything that moves...

and is super communicating with other dogs, too.

lupis · 11-05-2010, 22:32

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Originally Posted by hanninadina

So watch out, that you do not confirm shyness. If it is only quietness, ok.

you have wolfdogs but you have no idea about your breed and what is shyness.
shy reaction by young dogs is normal. also if dog not socialized is shy is normall too. if dog not like someting is also typical wolfdog.
real shy dog is dog when you socialize and work and work but is not better and character still not good.
shy puppy or shy young dog is not problem. i knwo many CLC where were not confident as pups but later very good working dogs. problem is shy puppy and later shy adult dog with not possible to chage it.

roo · 12-05-2010, 02:52

Welcome Pollux!! Thanks for the updates, Luna's Mom. Glad to hear that all are adjusting accordingly.

Rona, I have to agree wholeheartedly with your belief that "the CSV breed is designed to teach their owners modesty and make them feel humble from time to time." I also believe that is why many of us love this breed so much!

Whether or not a particular CSV develops into a 'working' dog, it is almost certain that all CSV's will make sure that their owners will be a 'working' owner.

10-05-2010, 15:44	#1
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	What's done is done; Luna's mom's friend has a new puppy, so let's be happy for her. Whether or not it pans out as a working dog or just a very much loved pet doesn't matter to the dog. Let's be happy for her friend. Maybe her puppy will be the rare dog out of lines not known for working. Arguments based on if a person has seen, or not seen, specific kennels' dogs are pretty much irrelevant; if the kennel has a record of producing working dogs, there is no need to defend itself.. the evidence speaks for itself.

10-05-2010, 22:25	#3
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	Thank you all for your support. I am happy to say the puppy is getting better every day. I visited them yesterday so Luna and Pollux (the only 2 vlcaks in the Deep South!) could play. It's interesting that vlcaks really do recognize their own breed and behave differently. Poor Pollux had gotten terrible diarrhea from the stress and probably whatever crap he had been fed in transit and it took him a couple of days for his poor tummy to settle down and for his true personality to start coming through. He is snuggling, playing with toys, retrieving and getting used to the crate. He even got to sleep in bed with his new mom. So, yes, he is going to be a loved pup and hopefully a super working one...

11-05-2010, 20:24	#4
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	And last night Pollux came out to our dog club for some socialization. Of course everyone loved him. He is quiet and watches everything intently. He actually likes being held like a baby and snuggling - so cute...

11-05-2010, 21:29	#5
hanninadina Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,466	So watch out, that you do not confirm shyness. If it is only quietness, ok. It is a pup and must have a look at the new situation. But it would be better if he walks around in curiousity. But I guess you know that.

11-05-2010, 21:42	#6
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	No worries on that score - my girlfriend is an excellent trainer, and is well-known for turning out confident, happy working dogs. He is curious about things he watches - particularly anything that moves... and is super communicating with other dogs, too.

12-05-2010, 02:52	#8
roo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lousiana Posts: 21	Welcome Pollux!! Thanks for the updates, Luna's Mom. Glad to hear that all are adjusting accordingly. Rona, I have to agree wholeheartedly with your belief that "the CSV breed is designed to teach their owners modesty and make them feel humble from time to time." I also believe that is why many of us love this breed so much! Whether or not a particular CSV develops into a 'working' dog, it is almost certain that all CSV's will make sure that their owners will be a 'working' owner.