If
you're called the Gentle 'Giant', size does matter!
We live on a small 30 acre hobbyfarm in Port Williams on the Evangeline Trail
in the beautiful Annapolis Valley Region of Nova Scotia, Canada. Our
Shilohs roam freely (never ever tied or caged) and live in the house .. with us!
Braemar, who learned to stay on the property immediately and watch her 'flock',
has taught her 'little' ones to simply follow her example. No harsh discipline
has ever been required!
Puppies enjoy the same freedom! As soon as
they can get out of the whelping box, they begin to explore their
surroundings. From the time they're 4 weeks old, they romp around outside,
following somebody, until
they're tired and are then tucked in for a nap.
When
strangers visit, their initial experience can be a little intimidating as a few
125lb+ Shilohs run to greet them. However, the visitor(s) very quickly
realize that the only danger is in being swatted by their wagging tail!
At home during the evening, they (remember .....
several adult Shilohs) simply drift into the background. They go outside for their
rounds before bedtime and return to settle in for the night.
They love being occupied,
challenged and, most of all, part of the family and loved. When it comes to
training .......... they simply 'learn'!
As you can probably tell .......... we are extremely
impressed, as well as is everyone who visits. Shilohs are amazing!
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Just
A Dog From
time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," Or,
"that's a lot of money for just a dog." They
don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs
involved for "just a dog." Some
of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many
hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," But I
did not once feel slighted. Some
of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," And
in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me
comfort and reason to overcome the day. If
you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or
"just a promise." "Just
a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,
and pure unbridled joy. "Just
a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better
person. Because
of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly
to the future. So
for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of
all the hopes and dreams of the future, The
fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just
a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away
from myself and the worries of the day. I
hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog", But
the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just
a man or woman." So
the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog" Just
smile... Because
they "just don't understand."