Rod Caster Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 You guys are great. Great sympathy, perspective and advice. I'm cheap and will likely just post on kijiji for a free dog, as I did to get Buddy. Seems a lot of people get huskies in town and then realize they need a lot of space, which I have. Why females MB? I would have thought males would be more protective and less attractive to other animals. He ate raw meat his whole life. I raise and butcher rabbits so he gets lots of treats. Unfortunately he was the WORST hunting dog unless it was a chipmunk or porcupine hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 You guys are great. Great sympathy, perspective and advice. I'm cheap and will likely just post on kijiji for a free dog, as I did to get Buddy. Seems a lot of people get huskies in town and then realize they need a lot of space, which I have. Why females MB? I would have thought males would be more protective and less attractive to other animals. He ate raw meat his whole life. I raise and butcher rabbits so he gets lots of treats. Unfortunately he was the WORST hunting dog unless it was a chipmunk or porcupine hahaha. Honestly, all ive had is females, and they were all awesome dogs/hunters. All the males ive met are more relaxed, although both need tons of excercise, i believe the females to be more fierce(just my experience) Same with grandmas elk hounds, the females do the trick(but really maybe its just how they are raised??? Im not sure) And yes, when you get a new buddy, keep up on the meat? makes a nice tough healthy dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 By the pics it looks like he had a pretty sweet life. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Dang very sorry to hear that. When I lived in Sudsbury they were getting back and doing just the same thing right in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oh, and the MNR said I have legal right to shoot at the wolves (that are close to my house) given my situation, With a one-year old daughter who is learning to play outside a lot, I don't like the idea of bold wolves near the house. The wife is learning to use riffles...like it or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Do you know if they were wolves or coyotes or a hybrid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 So sorry to hear. It is one of the risks of living up north. The predators are always there. And I know you'll be second guessing what you could have done differently to protect your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) I am very sorry for your loss but that's nature. There are always what I call "Dogs that need a job". Don't get a water dog unless you bring it out to work the water. Don't get a setter if you don't bring her out to a field. Don't get a Doberman if you don't want him to bark every time there is a noise outside. Get the right dog for the job. There are many pups out there that are abandoned and would love you to be their Master. I haven't had one for years. We are in the country on the lake but have neighbours from the cities that come out on weekends and the first thing they do is put up a freeking fence to cage the dog. I swear. I wan't my dog to run free that dogs should but don't want to have problems with my neighbours and I would want my dog to be a dog, not a caged pet. So Ticha has 2 cat's that brings home dead rabbits for me. And I cook them. She thinks I buy them. Why should a cat be able to roam the neighbourhood but not a dog? Yes it isn't supposed to but it happens everywhere. Edited August 12, 2015 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oh, and the MNR said I have legal right to shoot at the wolves (that are close to my house) given my situation, With a one-year old daughter who is learning to play outside a lot, I don't like the idea of bold wolves near the house. The wife is learning to use riffles...like it or not! I wouldn't go seeking out a vengeance like other members had mentioned but to quote the great Willie Nelson: 'When sun's down, you'd better take care If I find you been creepin round my back stairs' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Have family in North bay and heard wolves have been getting dogs there, sturgeon and south of nipissing. Poor pouch. Hang in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Jeremie isn't that a Gordon light foot lyric?? Well, wolves should not be coming that close to the house, weve seen them on repeated occasions this year, even with us around. It's not a good pattern. My dog was 100 free range and knew his boundaries amazingly well. Honestly, I agree that it was a known risk. Something I can manage maybe a bit better (like tying up when I hear packs, or shooting at them wen they are in my daughters play area), but nonetheless part of country life. There was both hybrids and Timberwolves around. There are no legitimate coyotes here, only eastern/coyote mixes and timbers. I heard both the timbers and the hybrids that night. Because the intact carcass was lifted and moved 100m without a trace, blood or fur, I assume it was a wolf because the hybrids could never have picked him up that cleanly, they are the same size as buddy approximately. Edited August 12, 2015 by Rod Caster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Why females MB? I would have thought males would be more protective and less attractive to other animals. Females are usually more protective but of course it can depend on each individual dog's personality and how they're raised. We had two brother and sister Siberian husky/German shepherd mixes when I was a teen. The male was extremely relaxed, wouldn't bark at anything or anybody unless he just wanted you to play with him/pet him. The female was very protective of the property and us, strangers wouldn't go up and pet her that's for sure. Insanely strong too, if they were being walked on leash she HAD to be in front of her brother and you weren't stopping her. Never had a dog pull so hard in my life. Of course the shepherd in her made her bigger than the average Siberian, she weighed over 85lbs despite being fairly short, just a tank. Sorry to hear about your dog. Just terrible. Just remember that your dog had a better life than most. It experienced more joy in the time you had him than than he would have if he lived 18 years being crated every day and never allowed to run free. You actually allowed your dog to be a dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Ah. Chad you are correct. Good thing you know what I'm talking about. Half the time I don't know what I'm saying. I'll be honest bud, this has been on my mind since the moment you posted it. I really hope you and the Missus are doing ok. Even just thinking about it makes my stomach uneasy. Know that you are in all of our thoughts and we hope you can heal from this tragedy. Edited August 12, 2015 by jeremy84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 OMG, so sorry to hear this. Hope it was quick at least. I'm heartbroken for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Wow, sorry to hear about your pup. I guess that's part and parcel of living up north. Mind you, we have plenty of coyotes here in Oakville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronzo Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Man, nature can be brutal. Sorry for your loss - hope you find another dog as awesome as Buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sorry to hear , they become part of the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Man, that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Genuinely sorry for your loss, I didn't mean to side rail your thread...looks like your dog was well loved, lots of good memories, never easy losing part of the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Its a discussion board, I expect discussions to happen thanks again for the kind thoughts everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 My youngest son goggled Coy wolfs.He was telling me their #1 diet are house cats?Little disturbing to say the least.Hoping things are getting better?.What a good looking dog . Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Bobcats and lynx' love housecats too. So I've heard. I find it a bit odd that my many rabbits (up to 24) have been left alone by predators over the last 3 years. Things are better, but still lots of reminders. We've been offered a Great Pyrenees by someone. It's still a bit early, but this looks one hell of an outdoor dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 There was a place I worked in the past that had a Great Pyrenees that lived there. Awesome dog. Gentle giant I used to call him. Head on him like a bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 sorry for your loss, i'd set up a trail cam to see how often they are around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Manitoubass......can you send your dogs down to my place to take care of the coyotes that like to sit on the front lawn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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