Georgia Sheep Dog Heroically Saves Flock From A Dozen Coyotes
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- Опубліковано 1 бер 2023
- Ray D’Alessio reports on a Great Pyrenees Sheepdog from Decatur, Georgia who was badly injured after he risked life and limb to save his flock of sheep from more than a dozen coyotes.
Coyotes: You really going to die for these sheep?
Casper: Somebody's going to
Ha ha true ☮️💜
I'm an old woman living alone. I feel safe because of my Great Pyrenees and a Lab Rottweiler mix. No one is going to bother me. They live both indoors and outdoors and are great guardian dogs together.
I'm like you,, a senior who loves living rural. My dogs protect me and I feel safer here than I would in the city.
Guard breeds are so awesome. I have a male boerboel (SA mastiff). I used to have 2 bullmastiffs. They make me feel safe too! I love pyrs N rotts!
such a beautiful dog breed wonderful story
I am 65 live alone in the boonies....I have 4 cats....😩
@@BlazinRiver1
My friend has a Cat from the Pound who's very exuberant and loves being outside doing the 100 yard dash! A neighbor told us that he saw her jump on 2 dog's backs because they dared step on HER lawn on the Corner Lot! Her predecessor was the same way, very protective of her Lot! One day we heard roaring like you'd expect to hear from Lion's and we thought she was getting torn apart!
We rushed outside and ran to the front of the house, and here were 2 large 80 Lb Dog's crawling backwards on their bellies behind the Hedge, off the meridian to the street! 😅
He didn’t just protect his owners sheep’s, he was also protecting the female dog that were pregnant with his puppies, Casper is one hell of a dog
Where did you see that there was a pregnant female dog? I must have missed that.
There was no mention of this
@@MrCrazychild not in this video, multiple news stations covered it and there’s one where he talks about the female dog being pregnant and so on
stop made up some shit
I hope they keep his son to help him out protecting his flock.
Coming from an army vet, he's as brave as any soldier I've ever heard of. I salute you Casper!
Get Some!
hooah
Thank you for your service.🇺🇸
Casper worked 💯on instinct. No fear.
A true warrior’s heart.👍
Way to insert yourself
If this would of been a service member in a combat scenario against hostiles, he would of receive the Medal of Honor without a doubt...
Casper is heroic and deserves the best medical care possible.
i agree, as poor as I am I would find a way to treat those wounds. He is magnificent.
That dog deserves a better owner who won't expose him to mortal danger every day.
@@mlrd2687your clueless as to what a dog is apparently... pathetic
But the owner need more dogs for his herd!!! Greetings from Russia.
@@mlrd2687 That’s the reason Casper is there. It’s the reason ALL working dogs are on farms.
To ‘work’ the farm & protect the livestock. That is what they’re bred for.
He deserves a better owner, b/c he took the time to clean him up, over racing him to the Vet right away. B/C he felt he had to decide _IF_ he was going to take him for help at all. 🤮
Give that beautiful dog an early retirement and let him live in your home. He earned every bit of it. What a wonderful dog !
The dogs prefer to be doing their jobs for the most part.
Exactly what I thought. I'm so glad Casper survived. He's beautiful, inside and out. ♥️♥️
I have a Pyrenees and he prefers to be outside. But he still sleeps in bed with me everynight!!
you clearly do not know anything about farm dogs and what makes them happy.....
@@noahway13 - not with PTSD??
Congrats to Casper for winning the American Farm Dog of the Year People's Choice award for 2023! He surely deserved it!
I agree totally 💯✌️
This isn't an award that megain markle can purchase. Lol
@@belindasmith9638always some weirdo making things political. 🤡
@@belindasmith9638creep
30 minutes of continuous combat against an entire pack of coyotes? That dog deserves the equivalent of the Medal of Honor!!
I'm glad they brought him to the vet and didn't put him down! He absolutely deserved to be saved!
Na billz
Stay off the PETA pages and go to a real farm, you have no idea what actually goes on at farms they’re pups die for their animals (coming from someone who is actually in that community and knows from experience)
@@uftc1324 Yeah but the point is, they almost assumed he was a goner and put him down. That probably happens more than it needs to.
@@user-cp5js2be1vthat’s not true at all. These dogs are expensive so even the “worst” farmer would rather bite a vet bill than to put the animal down so easily. Plus it takes so much time and training to bond a dog with a flock, a farm dog won’t protect a flock it’s not bonded to. So even from a heartless standpoint that’s not a good route to take if the dog can be saved. A lot of the time is an animal MUST be put down it’s usually something you can’t get over, like rabies or a life threatening injury that would just keep the dog suffering.
@@GreeneyedApe No, it was dramatized for TV views and people like you do exactly what you are doing
I have learned that Casper followed the remaining Coyotes to their den and finished them off. It is a trait. And why he was gone for 2 days.
@@ririgala1741 wat the fu k?
Dog is a legit bad ass. Dogs really are mans best friend
Yup. Its exactly what he did. Finished the job.
What a soft beast. But he went to the den, and finish the job, straight beast mode. Wow 😮
Keep us updated.
Casper's like the John Wick of the dog world.
Super Heroic Dog,
He’s a tough Boy-
Worth his weight in gold!
Took on 12-13 coyotes & won.
But as the vet suggested,
Not only did he protect the sheep, but also other nearby pets, because a pack of 13, wouldn’t think twice about hunting someone’s Pomeranian or their poodle, or could attack a human, a small child wouldn’t stand a chance,
This dog is a hero.
Exactly! Was thinking the same, especially small children
Even Chihuahuas?
We live in a very rural area, with coyotes and feral hogs. The feral hogs tear up the pasture. We have 5 Great Pyrenees dogs, all about 2 years old now. At first the neighbor was not happy about our dogs showing up on his property and even threatened to shot them. We explained that these dogs are Great Pyrenees and they are guard dogs and will not kill his calves. One day this past spring the neighbor’s wife came over and said that her husband wanted us to keep the dogs in their kennels because they were expecting calves. We again explained about the dogs, and we even pointed out that we don’t have any fresh digging in our pasture because the dogs keep the feral hogs off the pasture. Last week the neighbor came by to visit and he was telling us that our dogs are now guarding his cattle and was happy about that. We also asked him if the feral hogs were still digging up his pasture and he admitted that he had seen no recent digging. We all smiled. Great Pyrenees are good dogs in a rural environment. Can’t say enough about how good this breed of dog will guard and keep predators away.
If your dogs were on his property they're not trained correctly.
@@kmarch6630Yeah, damn those dogs keeping predators away from the neighbors' stock too.
@@kmarch6630 maybe not but they do that by instinct, good dogs
@@kmarch6630he wasn't *just* trained properly, he was trained excellently. Property lines don't matter to him. He wants to keep his people and animals safe. All of em.
@@kmarch6630you're not trained properly you blockhead
There should never have been a question about whether to take him to a vet or not. He’s a hero
I don't understand why the owner didn't join in on the fight either. He said it was about half an hour of fighting.
exactly my thought why did the owner not get the gun out??@@MustardSkaven
he did mention URBAN shepherding. He probably couldn't legally open fire in a neighborhood unless his own life was directly threatened. which even in "open and shut" cases can be financial ruin to prove.
as a vet student.... many owners specifically ones that own these big and tough dogs tend to wait until the dog is basically dying before considering taking them to a vet
and in some cases they wonder if it is even worth it
@@MustardSkaven. The owner may not have been the one to witness the attack.
I’m in California, and behind my house is a field with two coyotes living there. Right beside the field is a farm. One day, I watched one of the coyotes sneak into the farm. Not realizing there was a great Pyrenees guarding his herd and flock, the dog began its pursuit, but the coyote was able to get away. It was a very close call for the coyote.
The dog seemed proud, waging his tail after the victory.
I am from the Pyrennees, in my childhood we owned several of this amazing breed. Thye would face, wolves, bears, other wildogs, ....whatever threatened the family and the animals of the property. They are the most loyal, noble, and fearless dogs you could imagine, such beautiful giants. I just loved them, still cry when i remember them.
Do they fight off snakes too?
Amen, that breed I think is big cause it would take a big dog to hold all that heart and brave. JMHO
@@gmoore9450 don't know? But if you got snake issues? Get some hogs, hogs love to eat snakes. JMHO
There arent many snakes in the pyrennees, just small vipers and its not easy to see them. @@gmoore9450
Eres de España Diego? Mi padre nació en Anso.
I had a Great Pyr named Casper, he protected us until he passed from old age. Good job Casper, you are a hero❤
He sure is😊😊😊
I love pyrs! I saw a giant one downtown on a Saturday night. He was a rescue named Gandolf. Very fitting name!
I lived in southern France as a child. The hills around our town were chock full of goat herders and their great Pyrenees guard dogs. The dogs always knew the difference between a kid and a threat. Beautiful noble dogs!❤❤
did you ever see a cartoon show called Belle and sebastien? it was based on a french novel about a kid and his great pyrenees
A wonderful story of a heroic Casper!
Oh my goodness. Everything in this story made me so emotional. But for some reason the part that made me shed a tear was how that wonderful vet started a go fund me and raised more than they asked for, so the money will help save the next animal who desperately needs it. That’s beautiful.
They aren't actually a full vet, it's a spay/neuter and adoption center. They are angels, it's where I got my dog.
Ive had Pyrs for 19 years. Casper would get his own couch, pillows, cheesey rice balls and long evenings watching reruns of Westminster, snacking on waffle bites with whip cream from the can. Hes done his job. Its retirement time now. ❤❤❤❤
The reason he was gone for those 2 days is because he tracked the other coyotes down to their den and finished the rest of the coyotes off. Extraordinary dog and story.
Yeah, ok
@@ChrisRJ
True.
Total was 11 coyotes
Dog Wick
@@ChrisRJ no he really did
@@nunyabusiness2597always get 1 negative person 🥺
That good dog deserves the best of care and treatment! Thank you to the great veterinary team!
vets helped this reader know Casper was made comfortable and helped to heal correctly and get his energy back to continue to care for his fsmily & flock ❤️
That dog deserves a better owner who won't expose him to mortal danger every day.
@@mlrd2687 Already explained to you, it’s the dogs job! All working dogs are bred for their jobs!
SMH
3:20 "Do we take him to a vet or not". That should not even be a question.
AND his dog was fighting for 30 MINUTES and Wierwille did not go out and help Casper, he just recorded the whole thing at a safe distance like a COWARD!
John Wierwille is not a man but is an absolute pile of shit.
I've raised and loved these dogs for almost 20 years. They guarded my Goats. There's nothing I can say that will be enough about these Valiant Protectors. They will fight the world if their "Charges" are threatened, and Die willingly and happily to see their charges safe. I sold my Goat herd last year, but kept 2 with me. I could not bear to part with them. They are 1/2 inside and 1/2 outside Pets and have a life here with me for as long as they live. I Owe them more than I'll ever be able to repay. In the almost 20 years I had these wonderful dogs protecting my Goats, I had some Die from one reason or another, BUT I never lost even one Goat to Predators. They've been bred for over 1000 years for One Job & They Do That Job Magnificently Well.
Do they protect from snakes as well?
@@gmoore9450 My Go To Answer is that they protect against anything they see as a Threat. I had one bitten years ago but have no idea what happened to the snake. Dosed her with pain meds and broad spectrum antibiotics and she lived another 10 years. Sorry I can't be more help. Dogs in general don't like snakes. that's why so many get bitten. They can't leave them alone
A Calforinia woman, Mrs. Lang, told me her family dog attacked a rattlesnake very near to her children and killed it to protect them, and died from its bite. She was very grateful to that dog and emotional about it decades later.
Their goats may be gone, but you have their full time protection now. Feel sure I don't have to tell you that.
We have a female Kusvaz, I was out in the field doing some work. A cougar broke through the tree line, she didn’t even hesitate, she took off after it. Three hours later she came up thru the field. No more cougar sightings.
These breeds are amazing.
Scientists have been able to prove that the dog feels every emotion we feel and they feel it for the same reasons we feel them. Same with prime mates, elephants and dolphins too😊❤
Prime mates, you say? Are those dates you buy on Amazon... or did you mean "primates"?
I now... English is hard.
@@johnd5398 I have ALWAYS been the WORST speller smdh lmao not the suga' Dadsy type dates tho no, lmdao 😆👊🏻😉lmfao too funny! Smh u got me!!
Whats disgusting is-- NOBODY ELSE but u noticed!!! Lmdaa smh I certainly didnt!!lmao
Good I!😆👊🏻😉lmao
@@johnd5398 the fukn monkey!!😆👊🏻lmao smh lol
No disrespect, but I would like to see the scientific proof you refer to.
@@A246678 look it up.i have
I live in Wyoming, blessed to live in Buffalo, Wyoming at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains. One day on a drive up in the mountains we came across a large flock of sheep grazing about 100 ft. from a fence keeping them from getting on the roadway. Little did we know they were being guarded by dogs. We got out of our vehicle to stand by it and watch the sheep graze for awhile, when out of nowhere we saw two very large dogs charging toward us. They meant business!!!! We jump in the car and sped off, only to see one of the dogs jump the fence and chase us down the roadway. To be sure, I now have deep respect for guard dogs.
Learned a good lesson about sheep guards without getting harmed. All's well that ends well.
Guardian. Not guard. Guardian dogs alert. Then take action if the leader doesn’t take action or show up. I strongly recommend one.
Yep, they're doing their job and they take it seriously. Huge respect for livestock Guardian dogs.
I love this breed. They are unique Their love us beyond. They are quiet not clingy but always there. Intelligence beyond!
Forget sit stay come…. They offer greater riches! .
I remember our first one we had back in the 80's, she was a puppy. I went out back to lay out in the sun. Slathered myself up with oil and had just laid on the grass on my towel when my dad let the dog out. And she made a bee-line for me. Jumped all over me. I was covered in white fluffy fur, all stuck to the oil lol. Wish they had a longer lifespan.
The "great" in Great Pyrenees name isn't about the size of the mountain range, it's about the loyalty, courage and dedication of these wonderful dogs. They have been bred to deal with wolves and bears, so coyotes are "tis but a scratch" to them.
This dog has a job and he does it perfectly.🙏
Casper's loyalty and strength is amazing .He deserves the best❣🐕
I'd kill 1,000 mindless sheep to save the life of one wild and free coyote. This world is very messed up.
He sure does,thank goodness he survived😊😊😊
@@randomgrinn Dude, coyotes kill kids and pets. Had one kill my siamese cat and also killed two other neighbors cats. There are videos of coyotes trying to make off with toddlers. One killed a baby on a camping trip in Australia. I guess along with the sheep you don't care about you also don't care about children either.
I'm shocked they saved him anf didn't put him down. Some agricultural farmers aren't the best peeps. Really glad to hear they saved him
@@randomgrinnThat makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Mindless sheep? Sheep should matter just as much as coyotes. Which are bad btw
the loyalty of dogs knows no bounds...my buddie, a bluetick named Sadie, literally stared down a full grown mama bear when we were on a hike after i accidentally came across a pair of her cubs. Once mama stepped out on the trail Sadie walked up, stomped her feet and barked like ive never seen her do before. she was ready to die for me and that was really something
On the odd occasion in this life , you come across a story you will never Forget , this for me is one of them .
My boyfriend was driving us down the back roads, as usual. And there’s this bigger house we never really pay attention to, seems to be a farm with a huge yard and fenced in area. I’m always looking at the horses as we drive by.
And one night at 2am driving the back road at night, a bigger dog came up to our car barking and we stopped.
It appeared from the fenced in yard by the farm, it came from the darkness, we almost didn’t see it until it came around and got in front of our car.
We didn’t know what to do, we originally thought the dog was a stray, but we didn’t know why it would stop our car, we thought it needed help.
Until 2 or 3 other big dogs came from the darkness in the yard, almost circling our car and barking, sniffing.
We tried driving away a bit, but they seemed to be trailing the back of the car, barking and walking alongside the house, protecting it.
My first instinct was to try and find out if something was wrong with them.
But I realized, those were the guard dogs of the farm, protecting the horses that I look at everyday, about 40 of them, all different shades of color.
I love that I’ve never seen any people outside the farm, I’ve never seen the dogs before, but now I know the horses are protected late at night, and I know not to drive by there at 2am again lol.
Sounds like stopping the car triggered their threat response: next time you drive by at night, just keep moving - and hope your car doesn’t break down!
We have had two Pyranees in our life. Absolutely the most wonderful dogs. We lived in Western Nebraska with many coyotes. We didn’t have sheep but we had cows, chickens, cats, horses , Border Collies and donkeys. One day a pack of coyotes was across the road, our Pyranees went across the road and the coyotes circled him. Husband went in the house for a rifle. Those coyotes started jumping in and nipping at our dog but not actually touching him. The dog circled and looked at each coyote. We watched and eventually the coyotes backed off and left. Not one bite! I always say…I don’t know what Devereaux said to those coyotes but he talked them down.
That's what I love about flock guardians. They don't kill unless they have to❤
I love that!@@chelliebeach1411
I'd never pass up an opportunity to shoot a coyote. Rotten vermin killed my favorite Border Collie pup. No mercy. Kill them all and let the fox come back.
Sweet..
❤
I am sure Devereaux had told them: "My name is Devereaux! How shall I devour you?"
I grew up with a Great Pyrenees -- Brutus -- huge dog 175 pounds. He was the meekest, most loving dog who took orders from our two Pugs. He had another side that came out one day when a German Shepherd attacked him. What a fight! Brutus took off an ear and sent the Shepherd squealing down the street. Then he went back to waging his tail and being loving.
I cried the first time I heard this story and just tested again. I don’t have a story like that to share but I do know what a dog means to his/her human companion. Kudos to Casper and the veterinary team.
“teared” LC
@@lamarclark2169Oh I thought you meant you came back to test if you'd cry again 😁
XOXOXO To Casper. My sheep dog was also a Great Pyrenees. Very loyal and loving 🥰. One day Nipper came to the back door & he came into the house and there was a man getting out of his car and said something to me and my hair stood up on the back of my neck., Nipper was walking behind me I hadn’t said anything to Nipper other than taking a step backwards . I stopped walking towards the man and Nipper sense my fear and at the same Nipper moved in front of me and growled and showed his pearly whites, teeth 🦷, to the man who got back in is car and left, I turned around called Nipper to come and we went back in house. He went to back door want out again and ran back to his sheep & goat herd to make sure they were ok. Normally Nipper never comes in the house he prefers is herd.
Wow! that's impressive!
The fact that he went full John Wick and chased down the other ones is kind of mind blowing.
A friend said to me many years ago that a dog is a noble animal. How right he was. This boy showed his nobility. He was not asked but did what he had to do. Not compelled but acted of his own volition. He is one huge spirit. A dog amongst dogs.
Dogs are the only living beings on earth capable of unconditional love.🐾♥
The perfect daily reminders of Jesus love toward us.
Purposely so. ;)
Honor, loyalty, and unconditional love.
Excellent Casper. ❤❤❤
I had a dog that was 1/2 Great Pyrenees and he was a wonderful protector! He was found by my SIL in an under an abandonded trailer with no sign of any mother or siblings. So she brought him home and that dog protected 4 houses, 3 horses and 8 chickens. He was so protective that if I would get into a car he did not know he would headbutt that car all the way down our 1/2 mile driveway trying to get to me to protect me. We had other small dog and small children and not once did we ever have to worry about coyotes! RIP Bubba my loving protector!
Small town girl with a small dog an small children x
This is why I’m the proud owner and breeder of the courageous and loyal Great Pyrenees. I’ve had this breed as working guardians for my goats and sheep for over 20 years. I wouldn’t have any other breed hands down. This is a great example of how fierce they are when it comes to protecting the herd. Congratulations to this big beautiful hero🥰
I agree. I have been raising sheep for ten yrs and have four GP's. I have never lost anything to a predator. Not even a duck or a chicken. They are an amazing breed.
What’s going on with the Great Pyrenees being dumped in Texas and other states in south ? There are Great Pyrenees rescues swimming in them it is so sad !
@@Karen-lo5oiMaybe, this urban farmer should have had more Great Pyrenees to guard his flock. Then, the coyotes would have given the flock a wide berth because they knew they were out gunned as it were.
The shelters are overflowing with unwanted dogs. Get a job and quit contributing to the immiseration of animals. Dirty backyard breeder.
you are a wise man
As long as I can recall the coyotes here run in large groups of about 20 or so and they will come right up in the yard even when you're outside with bonfire and lots of noise. I know they're solitary in general but i assumed large groups were normal for hunting, it's just what I've always seen. What a determined dog though, he obviously continued the fight long after it was necessary. He was going to make sure none of them came back. So happy he pulled through.
As a person who grew up with horses I have great admiration for the beautiful dogs like Casper that live to protect their four legged charges. Casper =absolute hero and incredibly brave.
I had LGD’s for 15 years. You won’t find a more loyal, fierce protector of your home or livestock than this breed of dog. They wouldn’t even let a crow land in the yard. Worth every penny.
They are worth it because of who they are not what they do!
@@starspangledwinneryou are what you do.
I am soo thankful that Casper is doing well! I have a Great Pyrenees almost 2 yrs. old. I didn’t know what to expect since I’d never had one before. He is sweet, affectionate, loyal, and he has kicked in to protect our small chicken flock when they are out free ranging. Hawks don’t fly over any more because he vehemently protests even seeing them from afar. On our property there are no more signs of coyotes. Now I can go walking without fear of being attacked. Thank you for sharing your story!❤
Thank you for deciding to take him to the vet. And enough people care about that baby enough he's got Angels everywhere cuz he is Angel. God bless all the people that helped him get better. What a beautiful dog he is, get better Casper.
The real angels are the people at Lifeline. They are amazing.
i am on a fixed income. I sometimes can't make it to the end of the month. But I assure you that if i had any extra money it would go to this dog. In a heartbeat.
What a courageous and wonderful story, so thankful Caspar survived with the help of compassionate & giving people.🙏❤️🕊️✝️
In France they are called Patou. He did his job well. As puppies, they stay in the barn with the sheep. This allows them to bond with them. They are beautiful dogs. Cute the baby sheep wagging its tail next to Casper. Glad he is recovering nicely. He is a hero.
I saw that too! Too cute!
Dear, dear Casper. God bless him and all the people who helped save him with their loving concern. Casper has no idea he's hero or how many people have fallen in love with him. ❤
Great Pyrenees' virtue is their discernment of friend from foe. Many guardian breeds attack anything that's not part of the herd..
Pyrs will protect you and your family just as vigorously. They have the 2nd strongest bite force in the dog world at 700 PSI. For comparison, a Pit Bull has a bite force of 235 PSI. They are the best family dogs as well as livestock guardians. They are very loving and can be BIG couch potatoes...until they hear or see something! Instant guard mode! They are bit barky, but if you live in a rural area, you want that, to let you know something not normal is going on. Don't expect to train them like a Golden Retriever, they don't do tricks. They protect!
Well said! My Marema is just like that! Awesome dogs!
Pyreneans are great, however if the area was infested with hordes of predators like in this case, it would make sense upgrading to Caucasian Shepherds. They are absolute monsters and would tear through any amount of coyotes without sustaining much damage.
Yeah, they arent too practical for anywhere outside of mountainous area and terain though.. i belive the Pyr and Anatolian Shepherd basically the united states version of a Kangal are the way to go in the states. @@DestroyerOfLiberals
Casper The Warrior! Dogs are pure love and loyalty and we should be worthy of such devotion.
❤I'm crying all threw this story I love Casper ❤❤🥰🥰😘😘😘
These Guardian Livestock Dogs -- both Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherds are the best. So brave and courageous. They can take down most predators like coyotes, bears, and wolves.
Hope he has a amazing life.
I’ve got a Husky/Pyrenees who guards the couch, beds and various other things.
He’s 109lbs and is a sweet doggo.
Must be a couch potato. 🤣🤣
@@willylao5430but he’s a good boy that will protect if needed.
So happy that this very brave and sweet boy is healing so well 💖 please give him lots of hugs. A true hero💞
no hugs, he just put hin out in the field behind a fence,owner is a jerk
@@georgegouvas27 you realise some dogs dont like to cuddle?
@holymacarena fin not the point. The owner had to take time to think about taking the pup to a vet...that's a jerk!
@@holymacarenafin2319 not many dogs don’t like to cuddle.
@@lmlowe9100y'all love to take what ppl say and twist it all around to fit your narrative, he started in the video that they cleaned up the dog to see if they need to take him to the vet or not, he didn't say or insinuate that he wasn't going to take his dog to the vet cause he didn't care, he was explaining his thought process of seeing his injured working dog 🙄 obviously this man loves his dog and did what he needed to do to make sure he was okay. he is not a jerk !
Aww. He reminds me of my big male Great Pyrenees Atticus. He’s so loyal to his herd. He sleeps with them at night. No coyotes come into the yard anymore.
I love Great Pyrenees dogs, the one I owned was a mix and she was really smart and very loyal.
I can't believe that you even considered not taking Casper to the Vet for his injuries after he risked his life to save your sheep.
Dogs are tough as hell. I have seen dogs recover from serious injuries without even limp after they healed. I have livestock and four dogs. None are LSGD but they are all working dogs. They protect the animals from all sorts of predators. We have had mountain lions, bears, coyotes , fox, badgers, raccoons, hawks and eagles on our property and the dogs go after all of them. I can’t imagine life without the dogs for security and safety.
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I’m so glad to hear your response because dogs are the best deterrents to predators. Packs of dogs are what most farms need and we know there are no shortages of dogs. It’s too bad a charity doesn’t make this a mission to place dogs on all farms with livestock to act as guards
This story is BS but dogs are tough. I watched a Pyrenees get her hamstring blown apart with a deer rifle, bleed out on the way to the vet and within a week was walking around almost healed.
Friend had a Cairne Terrier got hit by a motor home. Dog was down for nearly a month. Nothing was broken. Fully recovered.
I have a working Great Pyrenees. These dogs are a Godsend! I live in a hollar with hills on both sides of me. My girl was about a year old. It was just at dusk, loosing light fast. One of my goats was in the throws of kidding when we heard coyotes howling, close, on my side of the ridge. My GP comes a flying down the other hill, crosses the creek and puts a run to those coyotes! Thankfully there weren't that many so they weren't as emboldened as the large pack in this story. What a scary event! I am ever so grateful I have her here! She is an important part of my farm!
What saddens me are the comments I read from people who have never run a farm, never raised livestock, are probably a bunch of city slickers who have no clue about country life, criticizing the owner. Out here, you better learn to do a lot of doctoring yourself because country vets are as scarce as hens teeth, and nearly impossible to get on the weekend or holidays. And then the government passes a new regulation in the dark of night to make it even harder, if not impossible, for us to treat our animals if need be! I'm sure there's going to be a bunch of dead animals because of it!
I don't criticize the owner for have a livestock dog. I criticize him for lying about what happened.
It's hard enough to get a vet in small town too now. We have long waiting lists in Canada, and some people have to drive to the nearest city. I don't judge the owners, or hard working farmers, period. Farmers are struggling, and these are huge bills, even if there was a vet available.
@@saintejeannedarc9460 Oh, Canada is even worse! (my husband is Canadian and we lived there for more than a few years).
Well said! out of interest what regulation have they snuck in? Greetings from Aus
@@ezlow1065 As a farmer I now can not buy antibiotics for my animals from a feed store any more. I now have to have a prescription from a vet. Doesn't sound bad on the surface, right? Here's the deal, it is EXTREMELY difficult to get a vet out to the farm. Country vets are as scarce as hens teeth around here! I am EXTREMELY lucky IF I can get one out here for an emergency in time to save the animal. More times than not, we farmers have to learn to do our own vet work. Animals can go down, and die, very quickly if they are not treated as soon as possible. I lost a goat because I did not have the proper medication on hand when I discovered her. I now make sure I have what I might need on hand. When my supply of antibiotic runs out, if I can't get a vet to give me a prescription before I actually need it, I could lose animals. A BETTER solution would have been to have antibiotics available in smaller vials. I have to buy 100ml vials, which is the smallest available. The dosage for my goats is 1-3 ml for 1-3 days (depending on why it's being given, and size of the animal).Once that vial has been opened, I have 60 days to use it before I have to throw it away. I have had to throw away 99 mls of antibiotic because I can not get it in smaller vials. See the problem?
He is an incredible dog. You are so blessed to have him.
Fearless warrior! This dog is the darling of all dog-lovers worldwide! I sure hope his lives out his life as a king! 🏴🏴🏴
What a great dog!!!! Thank you Lifeline for helping fix him and helping his medical bills!!! Your wonderful Susan and staff!!!
I live 800 miles away from you ,I'd love to stop and Pet the great warrior, and leave a donation for his well being. On my way to Florida.
I once Said this before on another post,I wouldn't leave my dog alone to fight off a dozen Coyotes.
Agree and his ridiculous statement saying they wondered if they’d take him to a vet or not. Casper was half dead and they questioned medical care? I don’t think much of his owner at all.
What a brave angel. GPs are remarkable dogs and this beautiful boy exemplifies his breed, his heart, his soul.
Bless that wonderful heroic dog. So great to hear that people opened their hearts to help heal this wonderful dog.❤
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
This dog is such a good brave boy, I was so happy to hear that he made it through. I had a bit of a laugh, though. The farmer said that he had taken Casper in to see if he would do a good job and could stay on the farm. Pretty sure Casper proved himself quite thoroughly 😂❤
Although he should not have to prove himself by risking a gruesome death. Does your job require YOU to do that?
Taking him to a vet should not have been a question. He was clearly severely wounded. And, why didn’t the electrical fence keep the coyotes out?
Also, moving in large packs could mean they are starving and want to survive at all costs.
Consider, climate change, large wildfires, unprecedented floods, hurricanes, etc. there is not much Left for them to eat.
All and all I’m elated that he survived from his gaping wounds protecting his livestock. He is a hero and deserves to be recognized as such.
Agree and I don’t think much of his owner.
Casper looked so tired in that photo, especially with those bandages. I want to be out there by his side protecting those sheep 🐑 too!! I'm glad he's doing better. Dr. Coleman and staff are awesome.
My friend had a Great Pyrenees guarding injured race horses. He was the sweetest huge dog I ever met. Very serious workers and all business whatever job you give them to do. He too fought off coyotes when they showed up. Never lost one horse thanks to him!
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Such a good dog ❤ I hope he gets to rest and heal now. What a hero 🐕👍
Nothing but praise for this courageous dog.
Thank you for treating Casper! He almost gave his ‘all’ defending this sheep! Can you get a 2nd or 3rd of him so there is a ‘small army’ there to meet the predators? You have a wonderful dog. Am crying.
That dog is not going to be satisfied with not working. He’ll be back.❤
Dogs are such amazing creatures…. We don’t deserve these precious souls. It is true that they will lay down their lives❤❤❤
Casper is most certainly a hero!! God love him he was willing to fight to his own death - never running away - to protect his flock & his people. 😭🙏 This man is a great man...taking him to the vet to try & save him. I'm so glad that a go-fund-me acct was set up to pay for Casper's bills!! 😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤
An owner who took the time to clean him up, over just racing him to a Vet ASAP, isn’t that great....
He had to decide if it was worth the trip/expense .... 🤮
RIP Polly, the best GP who guarded my elderly parents and was a therapy dog in nursing homes. She is missed. ❤😢
What a sweet n brave dog. Casper certainly deserves a warm n good hug n loads of unconditional love fm his owner..he's ultimate hero🐕❤❤ so loyal n brave!
What a question do we take the dog to a vet? God bless this dog, he gave his life he deserves the BEST care
Yes, these dogs are simply amazing. We have an ancestral home high in the Apennines. One day I drove to a nearby spring. A large flock of sheep were w.atering. Two of these dogs ran to the car and would not allow us to open the doors until the flock moved on. They set up road blocks at the same time every day when it's time to move the flocks to pens at night.
God bless you Casper.
You have a great soul.
So glad the owner saved Casper and values his life! Amazing dog!
The owner is a POS. He was not sure whether to take him to the vet or not!
The dogs decide that's it! What a wonderful relationship between man & dog. Love you Casper.
Poor baby, thank you for opting for a vet appt. Thank you Lord, for saving your pup!
Man, I can't talk up Lifeline enough. I'm glad they are getting a shout out in this. I adopted my dog from them and they were incredible in the process.
When I heard how many surgeries, the owners must have been in shock when he came home. Goodest boy ever!❤❤❤❤❤
Hell yes, you decide to treat and heal this dog. (I just wish all veterans would be treated as thoroughly.)
My Pyrenees was also named Casper. What a hero. Beautiful boy.
What a wonderful dog and story! Long and happy life to Casper!
I'm so glad Casper is okay. What a good boy protecting the flock.
He's a true Dog Hero ❤
I owned a great Pyrenees cross, and i can absolutely believe that the dog behaved the way he did.
My Ramblin was a good, beautiful , brave girl.
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Precious pyranee boy! Heartwarming that the doctor vet stepped in to get the go fund me❤
Make sure your dog always has fresh water,good high quality food including some fresh food and whatever care it needs. And for goodness sake treat it like you would your own child. Dogs are a gift to human kind.
Dogs are the only living beings on earth capable of unconditional love.🐾♥
The perfect daily reminders of Jesus love toward us.
Purposely so. ;)
Definitely one of the best gifts ever.
After Jesus & our free will, of course.♥ ✝
May God bless Casper, and may we all realize that animals are entrusted to our care.
Why involve an imaginary entity in a real-life event?
@@towmlvb3423 How many are you TROLLING here, lost boi?😂
How sad to be you. ;)
Gods blessings upon this guardian dog!!
What a good boy! Goes to show you about loyalty. When you are loyal you will do whatever it takes to deal with it! Great Pyrenees it is in that DNA!