Our New Maremma Puppy was Born! 

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Yes! Those are great!!!

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Awww yes!

Yes! I have seen those. Cows absolutely love them.

Definitely true; a working dog needs to be outdoors and working.

I live in a subdivision. My neighbor has a Great Pyrenees. That dog barks ALL. NIGHT. LONG. It's just doing what it was bred to do but it's a terrible fit for the place he lives.

Not always true. We live in a townhouse and have both a Pyrenees and a husky. We exercise them a lot. Husky gets anywhere from 3-4 hours of walking a day and Pyr seems content with at least 2 x 40 minutes walks. Now our pyr was almost 4 when we adopted her so maybe age has something to do with it. She was not spayed, full of worms and under weight. We had new neighbors who didn't know we had dogs until 4 months after they moved in. Our neighborhood loves our girls. You can absolutely have working dogs so long as you respect their nature and work them. Many people think golden retrievers are the perfect family dog (and they are while you're home) but many suffer from separation anxiety while you're away and can be quite noisy. If someone wants a dog they don't need to exercise and just want it to lay around the house they shouldn't get a dog no matter the breed.

As someone who have a australian kelpie and a border collie in an appartment. It's fully possible to have those types of dogs in appartments. As long as you give them enough excercise, etc.

I never understood why people get dogs that are ment to be outside. Like ik they are cute but the chances of u getting one that will be okay will small spaces is slim to non

It’s different for cattle as they aren’t as likely to colic from it

I did see him feed one to doggy in another video though. ...hmmm

I thought cows have like 4 stomachs?

Exactly. At the end of the day so long as people do their research and plan on keeping the animal for its entire life I'm completely fine with whatever option works for you

i agree! if someone is getting a breed of animal as a pet, i believe they should donate the same amount of money to a shelter to help a few strays. i personally plan on getting a nice norweigian forest cat, but i also will adopt a stray with it and pay a shelter the same money i paid for my cat so that they can care for several strays as well. :))

Well said.

@@coagulatedsalts4711 Donating the same amount you paid for a full breed or specifically bred pet to an animal shelter or rescue group/center is a wonderful idea! I’ve both rescued, adopted & purchased pets and I’ve always donated money, food/supplies &/or time to my local shelters & rescues. - Right now all 3 of the dogs in our house are rescues…2 being mine & my husband’s and one being my mom’s who live with us. I say “rescued” rather than “adopted” bc none of them were actually adopted from a shelter or rescue group. But instead we got 2 from a friend who had a small pregnant dog wonder up to her house as people often abandon such dogs near her house. She ended up keeping the mama dog & finding loving homes for all of the puppies…of which we took the last 2 sisters(1 for us & 1 for my mom). Our other dog actually showed up at a another friend’s house very skinny, covered in used motor oil, with cuts/abrasions where a chain/rough collar had been & had obviously been abused bc if you raised your hand or picked up anything resembling a stick he would start shaking, whimpering & trying to hide. As for the used motor oil…he had literally been dunked in it up to the backs of his ears…which is something some unethical dog owner will do as a cheap way to try & control fleas/ticks. But as you can imagine it’s *HORRIBLE* for the dog’s skin & can cause other health problems as it *IS* partially absorbed through the skin as well as the dog licking itself! This is also something commonly done by those who breed dogs for illegal dog fighting. Needless to say we didn’t make any effort to try & find his owners for obvious reasons. Our friend was unable to keep him so we took him. Just 1 month later a man living only half a mile from my friend was arrested & later convicted for illegal dog fighting & 26 counts of animal cruelty & neglect!🤬 Our boy has never showed a drop of aggression in public. Now at home he has never showed aggression towards anyone he has seen us greet or that we have said ok. He barks continuously to let us know when delivery/service people or anyone he doesn’t recognize enter the property but won’t approach them if he is outdoors & not in the fenced in dog run until after we come out & say they are ok…and then he just wants pets. I imagine if anyone ever broke in when we weren’t home & absolutely if someone tried to hurt one of us he would do more than just bark. But thankfully we’ve never had to find out! In cause you are curious…the 2 sisters are some mixture of jack russell or rat terrier(that on is obvious)with either miniature pincher or full size chihuahua plus a dash of dachshund considering how long bodied one sister is. But each only weigh between 6-8lbs & thus are far smaller than most jack russell or rat terriers as those typically weigh between 12-17lbs. However other than ours looking a little long in the body they both look identical to if you shrunk down a smooth coated jack Russell terrier! Same colorings, ears, facial & body shape/structure…just in miniature. They *love* to dig & hunt things just like terriers too!🙄 Just thankful that at least most of their holes are a lot smaller than a regular size terrier! Unless they get our other much larger dog interested as well….although that’s thankfully rare as he hate digging unless he is actively chasing something!😅

Same! My rabbits love them

I'm a city girl but I LOVE this channel & I'm soooo excited that Morgan & Allison have the Highlanders now. They have expanded their farm so much over the last 2 yrs. And now he's talking about breeding Maremmas in the future. I hope when he's finally ready to harvest one of the cattle, he'll offer the meat for sale. I WILL drive to VT to buy some of that beef! I learn so much from this channel. I can't wait to see how Goldshaw grows & what it becomes over the next 5 yrs.😎

@@freedomfighter4990 ...constantly making improvements to your farm ... your a Boss ...

@@willgaukler8979 I had the same dream as Morgan for a few years. Then after watching this channel, I realized even if I come up with the $$ & find the right property, the one thing nobody can do is run a farm alone. You don't need kids, but you've gotta have a spouse/partner, which I don't. So I will continue living vicariously thru Morgan & Allison & keep planning my farm in my head. 😎

@@freedomfighter4990 could always do something smaller, get to know the community and you'll find friends to help you. Folks in smaller villages are usually very helpful. You'll find your own buddy Alfred :)

@@Tsuchimursu I LOVE that guy! He's like McGuyver's little brother who doesn't wait for a crime to happen before he invents something amazing.

So you can shift dogs on planes but then they are just put in the crate below but you can hire a puppy babysitter that will take the dog and fly with the dog so the dog can sit in the seat below them and it’s way less cruel for the dog and they can give them water and food and play with them and quiet them down when they’re barking compared to like then just being in a crate below I did that with both of my dogs and one of them came from Georgia and the other one came from Arizona and we got wonderful puppy sitter flyers

@@bodiepeterson1204 How does your comment apply to mine???

I like turtles

@@CFGossettAbbasHealingArts it doesn’t

@@bodiepeterson1204 : Awesome and so thoughtful of you providing some 'happiness' right from the beginning of your relationship with your dogs .

Thirty years after my first pair I got a Texas Heeler puppy for my place. Everything seemed fall into place. My old dog on his way out and my rescue terrier still spry enough to train an active puppy when a litter became available close by ( and I mean close. Just a few miles. I wouldn't have sold a Catahoula cowdog puppy to someone who lived that close. By 4 months it would be dropping by daily to visit) But your point is very valid. Most working dogs haven't been bred as family dogs and often have "bad" habits that would be no concern in a worker but are disqualifying for a house dog. I certainly would not have gotten another Heeler at my age if I didn't have a good working dog to train it.

I'm 22 and I'd also always go out to the chickens to hang out with them when I was on my dad's farm. They're really such lovely little animals. :)

My service dog is a rescue pit mix who’s owner trained, but I agree with you. With a badly bred dog you never know what health issues and behavioral issues the dog might have

I want to disagree. I have only had rescues. My husky/akita/sheltie mix makes a great chicken guard. She does pretty good with the pig and rabbits as well. My chihuahua is getting there but he loves messing with the chickens and playing too much to really be trusted like the husky mix. There are also people who only use rescues as the service dogs they train. Most of those animals in the Sea World dog shows, come from rescues. Breeding is great to keep track of health risk but that breeding never guarantees the dog's intelligence or the trainer could not be as skilled as previously thought. The hunting dogs that came on the property could easily prove that. Purebred, half arsed training.

@@skullykittie9889 I have only ever had mutts all rehomed and I totally get why someone with a disability serve enough to necessitate a service animal would chose dogs from a breeder for the more reliable temperament and health whereas a rescue is a total gamble and for people who are relying on the dogs for their lives or livelihood that is a really big gamble and many may not have the time or resources available to take that chance. Sure there are tons of great rescue dogs and many that go on to be actors/performers or do service work of some kind but that’s due to wonderful organizations that rehabilitate and train those dogs.

@@CoartneyGrace please do remember there are more rescues than just the local pound.

Idk about you but I almost never see pure bred dogs except for severe condition like blindness for example otherwise most choose muts that lack in key points like motives or personality and so on rather then pure breds

Indeed👍

As a preson who has worked at a humane society for three years, about 85 percent of dogs who go to the shelter are there for a reason and need a special someone to cope with their special needs. Im talking about behavior problems, training problems, ect. All my dogs are shelter dogs and i bought my mom an akita from a breeder. And let me tell you she is the best dog in the world. Its not that i dont love my shelter pups but i do with I had dogs that didnt have problems like they all do :/ and unfortunately thats what happens when they arent certain breeds ect. A shelter dog isnt going to do what Toby does thats just the reality. Someone who spends a pretty penny on a pup isnt going to take it to a shelter. Usually what happens is they are from other shelters or from people who have accidental litters and then dont know how to take care of a dog so then it becomes a problem dog and therefore they end up at the shelter.

@@jaydeann3561 A rescue I follow in Memphis, TN just got in a beautiful, purebred Boxer puppy. She broke her front paw and despite spending a pretty penny on her from a breeder her owners opted to surrender her instead. As soon as she heals up she is going to be a fantastic "rescue" dog for someone! They have gotten a myriad of other purebreds over the years. Foster homes make a HUGE difference in the lives of these dogs! Since shelters are a stressful environment, but it's also a bonus when a foster parent is able to teach pup's the basics for their future home.

@@armm1230 I adore boxers.

@@armm1230 of course! I also come from a small town so foster homes arent much of a option for many dog. But like I said most people who spend a pretty penny on pedigree dogs arent going to just go out and surrender them unless there is a problem. In this pips case she had a broken leg/paw which can screw you over. Me on the other hand I personally wouldn't do it but thats just me. My GSP is a pedigree except she is a product of horrid breeding she was born with a genetic defect that resulted in a leg amputation. But she also wasnt bought she was given away. And yes shelter environments are and can be detrimental to dogs and cats. shelters are full of love but are not an environment for animals to live in especially puppies. THats why the majority have anxiety issues, food aggression ect. Like mine

Shake the bucketmake so e noise similar to all ducks go to bed thing except you want them to come to you for inspection

They are quite chill. But using a person as a scratching post seems insignificant when they’re young and without horns. But as adults with huge horns, it could end up in the person being seriously hurt. Just as an example.

I wouldn't say he is afraid but more so making sure he has the right boundaries and respecting that they are a large animal with horns. No matter how well you know an animal and their temperament, especially a big animal e.g. a cow, you always have to keep the possibilities in your mind.

I used to have this Pygmy goat who got very friendly because he was bottle raised. When he wanted food he would come up to me and buck my ankles. Cute when it’s something tiny like him, not so cute on something bigger than you.

Cows kill more people than dogs, bears and sharks combined every year. They are large animals that can cause a lot of damage even when they don't mean to

I learned that the hard way with a cat. By that, I mean 4 claw swipes and a bite in a blink of an eye on my legs. Turns out the street cats were taunting my cat just outside the window, and I was the only one he could redirect his aggression to. I sadly had to get rid of the cat. At least my christmas cactus is still the best pet I could ever ask for. I could mess up just about everything, and it will still keep growing like a steady weed.

A border collie needs mental stimulus like almost no other dog. You can almost play chess with them.

It’s sad, but sometimes even the most experienced dog owners have to give up their pets when they are unequipped to care for them. Your neighbors sound like they need a small dog or something that will be okay in the environment they’re able to provide. They don’t sound like experienced dog owners.

What breed of dog mutilated the cat? A breed of dog good at catching cats would be really useful in my neighborhood with all the cats roaming around killing the birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and whatever else they can sneak up on.

@@StoneE4 High prey-drive dogs like that will kill anything in sight, sounds ill-suited if you want to preserve your squirrels.

People who say "he is not a farmer" just coz he did not have cows, are uneducated. My grandparents owned a high-tech hydroponic farm growing Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries in Japan and they are 100% farmers.

@@ShadowMoon878 yohhh thats so cool

Yeah but at least the puppy isn't likely to die or get lost in the car like happens sometimes with how airlines treat dogs in their cargo

i didn't think of it like that but its a good point! It's gonna be stressful anyways so its better to get it done as soon as possible.

@@GoldenMechaTiger exactly why I am hesitant to put my dog on a plane I do get the argument however with a proper duvet and regular stops the dog would be ok

@@GoldenMechaTiger There’s always some risk involved with transporting the pup. For some reason you completely ignore risk of getting into a car accident over a 3,200 mile trip and one very tired driver. I don’t know which is a bigger risk.

Aren’t small dogs allowed in the cabin?

There is such a huge misconception about dogs and breeds. All dogs possess the instincts needed to guard and protect. Personality is a big factor as is the dog's own understanding of their position and role. Breeds only give the possibility if being suited for a particular activity, doesn't guarantee that they can or will do the job. Dogs dont know they are of a "working class", and the belief that dogs which are classified by humans as such don't feel unfulfilled if they're not put to work. That's not why stress behaviors develop.

I got a Texas Heeler puppy in May. My rescue terrier has been teaching her well! I'm not a spring chicken and I probably wouldn't have gotten such an energetic puppy if not for her.

I had a similar experience. Older dogs REALLY DO THE BEST for a young pack member with training and socialization. I WISH I had an older dog in place when I brought a small puppy home. ARGHHH! I'm looking into training.💗✝️👍😋

@@rebeccatrono3376 That's true, but it also ignores the weather and situations they find themselves in. All dogs are capable of work, but not all dogs are built for human work. A lab wouldn't be near as successful guarding livestock as a maremma, even if only for the coat. A terrier wouldn't have the same impact on wild predators larger than it, despite being even more yappy and territorial. A basenji wouldn't be able to endure the cold nights. Working dogs doesn't mean other dogs can't work, but that the overall package is capable of handling the tasks they were bred for.

@@Undomaranel thank you so many people don't understand that point.

My Lab puppy was too big for the cabin at 12 weeks. The size and weight limits are quite small, and the extra socialization time with momma and siblings is VERY important.

I'm not certain, but I think it would be too big for that by 4 months, or even 3. The dog I picked up as a 4 month old puppy may have been too large, and it's only 67 pounds as an adult.

I've flown a number of puppies in. They do fine. The white noise of the cargo hold seems to sedate them.

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Yes and creepy.

Now I just see them both kulning and that sounds absolutely hilarious and badass at the same time. 😂

Lol puppy would be his mating partener.

@@vasudevyadav5809 Tobina. Tobinita. Mrs. Toby. :D

Tabitha dog!

Some people don't do research on breeds of dogs they get the dog cause it's cool 🥴

Huskies are hunters may not be so good on a farm

i absolutely love huskies but i'd would never get one with my current living situation

Yes, you have to give active dogs the excerise that they need. But as long as you do that, it's no problem having one while living in an appartment. Huskies can have a lot of prey drive, and usually they're not dogs that can run around off leash. At least not unless you've a secure fence.

Huskies really want another dog as a friend. And need a lot of space. Years ago I researched Huskies, because they are so cute and I really wanted one... After the research, I felt keeping a lone Husky in an apartment in a city... That would have been animal cruelty. Those dogs need a pack, a sled to pull, and are complete outside dogs. No way I could have made one happy in my apartment surrounded by asphalt and concrete.

My sister in law ordered baby ducks and chicks that the idiots left to freeze on the tarmac at DIA so not all air travel can be trusted.

I disagree. I once traveled with my dog in there and he was completely traumatized. He used to sleep in that carrier, since then he has never even gotten close to it even though our other dog does sleep in it from time to time. And there have been too many accidents of dogs suffocating/freezing/dying of heat stroke in plane bellies and tarmac. I regret not leaving him with one of our children and causing him that trauma. [typo edit]

I think it depends on the airline carrier - some have separate, climate-controlled sections for pets but some just get thrown in general cargo. I had a friend that paid someone to fly with her kitten in the cabin and that worked out well. As long as the puppy fits in a certain sized carrier that fits under the airline seating, this may be a good option if he can't leave the farm to fly himself!

@@peep3616 I'd fly in and out too. All airlines have a separate climate controlled compartments under but sometimes they forget to start it because they don't carry pets all the time and its also used for cargo. Those compartments are dark, no lights, and noisy. My dog is completely traumatized 5 years later. Typo edit

I know everyone has horror stories, but truely they are rare. If you choose to fly out there to accompany the pup back, might as well make a vacation out of it. you are fairly close to Monterey and that would be a nice stay.

The cats will be good aunties and uncle, too, for all puppies need some supervision! 😆

@@a1e3n49 MY EYES WHY WOUOD U SAY THAT

@@a1e3n49 yes it’s on his tiktok too

@@youraveragecapybaraworship6330 it was the first thing I thought of too 🤷🏽‍♀️ the age difference is seems to weird if you think about in a human context. In a dog context, super normal. Also, they're not related. That's super not normal. Or healthy

Too bad Morgan knocked him off the fence so hard. Like, holy cow!

@@seoulalone2420 I thought the same but I never had cats. Seemed rude

@@Aaron-uz8xt I had cats for almost 17 years, when they are young they can take that type of interaction since they are super agile but Pablo is 7, he’s not exactly old but he’s Middle Aged, being a little gentler wouldn’t hurt

Agreed, I feel Morgan you need to be a little more careful when handling Pablo. He's not hurting you or Toby dog. I understand your not a cat person but I'm an animal lover and I hate when you do that to Pablo, just be a little more nicer about it, specially on camera.

@@tinasoto2384 and off camera.

I find every part of the video enjoyable to be honest...

@@tenebrisdominus1404 Me too but I was just so excited to hear the big news. 👍😃

Yeah great for you! SO happy to hear your found a rescue that will work in your situation. Best of luck with the new addition!

@@LegendHold1 ours are coming from a breeder. We will look to rescues in the future. We already have deposits in place.

@@ascensionranch3213 Oh ok I misunderstood. Super to hear you found a great breeder to start with a new pup and it will also be great if you can find a rescue that will work for you as your next dog. Win-win-win! ;)

@@LegendHold1 thank you.

Omg a Sececond dog on the farm finally! l m so happy for you & Congratulations

Lol kids are for some people . It's just that Morgan. Decided not to have kids . So yeah . This person probably wanted them to have kids .

@@mereschiino haha...glad to see someone paying attention...thank you

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Alternative, all the fruits, nuts, flakes, and other various weirdos that don't fit well in modern society. Granola brigade, alphabet mofia, punks, and all of those other derogatory named groups of which I am a proud member.

What a great thing

"All Cows Go To Bed" to get them into the barn in winter

I don't know if Morgan wants to name them. If he does, they will learn their individual names and come when called. Might be useful to teach the individual to come when called.

@@Sienisota calling as a group would get them in the barn or back on the property if they get out. Really he just needs to befriend the group leader and the rest will follow. But as an individual that would be a little hard because they're a little wild and kinda set in their herd ways. But he is going to need to care for their vaccinations and feet so that's going to be interesting to see. But the second generation will be much tamer and easier to call individually if he starts early.

Well its more like tobys getting a vitch to mate with

He might be able to take Amtrak from Vermont (or NY?) to California (at least Los Angeles). Amtrak goes through Albuquerque, for example. Flying would be faster... but maybe Amtrak would have special accommodations for a service puppy :)

@@debbys-abqnm4537 Not a good idea. Trains typically won't accommodate a dog that is NOT a true service animal.

The advantages of driving out, no waiting at the airport, no missed flights, no jet lag, no masks or forced poisons into one's blood stream. Drive as long as you can, see the country, stay in a trailer, see national parks on the way. My uncle and aunt drove to Oklahoma from California both ways, drove with a trailer. Easier to have a pet in a trailer than find a motel that will take them. Puppies piddle. Motel isn't going to like that.

@@debbys-abqnm4537 It would take 2 or 3 days from LA to his destination. California is a long state longer than the Great island of England and Scotland. Long drive and without a doubt would be dealing with the Sierras, which are much higher than the piddldy bumps of the east coast. East coast hilly, Sierra tall, get snow and you can't go anywhere. Only one way across those Mts by land. Will need snow chains.

@@susanpendell4215 Another good reason to avoid airports for sure. I've traveled showing dogs and puppies all over the US and there are many Hotels/Motels who are just fine with dogs and puppies staying a night. A pack of paper towels and a can of carpet spray cleaner fits nicely in a road trip car. There's always a walmart or grocery store around to pick some up if needed. Just sayings lots of way to drive cross country with a dog and do it in a reasonable time. :)

!00% agree!

I was a flight attendant and I would only have them in the cabin. But it’s all in the airline, united is wonderful with animal transport, but plane heaters can fail and cause death, so just think twice about them flying it can be very loud and fearful for a pup

And that’s why u get a flight nanny.

That would be one confused dog. And what if they lost him? Or just straight up took him. Would you want your grandchild or toddler transported that way? I would probably rent a van or better yet an rv since not all hotels are dog friendly. Talk about precious cargo.

There are rescue organizations who schedule these types of relays, and I have participated in several. Unfortunately, I no longer have the contact information. A relay coordinator works out the route and parses it up into 1-2 hour lengths with designated meeting points for each leg. The dog gets the necessary breaks each time it is passed off to the next transporter. For multi-day relays, the coordinator indicates where the dog needs to overnight, and the last transporter of the day holds it overnight. When the relay is setup, everyone is in a group email, and each transporter adds notes about their leg of the trip, so you can see how the dog is doing and the transporter's experience with the dog. The coordinator can monitor to ensure that the transport is going well.

Kind of where I was headed…you could one way fly out and drive with the dog and stay in a hotel each night

I honestly don't trust the public enough to do that. Some loser will steal the puppy and ask for a ransom. I'd only do it through a legit service.

@@aimeegudgel1668 It's hard to rent a car for one-way trips. They usually want the car returned to where it is rented. It can be done, but it's hard to find.

Do not have the dog shipped! It almost killed our Great Dane! We never could figure out what happened, but the dog arrived nearly lifeless and dehydrated. It took weeks to nurse her to the point where she did not shake when she saw any of us. We know she came from a great breeder because their kennel was on 24/7 cam and we could watch the dog grow until shipping day and we knew it was a healthy and happy puppy!