Annie has been a fabulous fit for our family and our hobby farm.
First of all, she does very well with children - doesn't mind a baby crawling up to her and climbing on her, and loves playing with anyone of any age who wants to play with her.
She's also protective of our property and will bark to alert us to visitors. She originally learned from Jack that raptors are threats and now when she sees a soaring bird she will run, barking, to scare it away from our chickens.
Annie's been learning to help move goats and is doing better at knowing what is needed for that. She's also been really helpful with the cows. When our bull got out of his pen and headed toward the yard, she promptly turned him around and back where he was supposed to go.
Annie loves to play, and has a seemingly inexhaustible amount of energy when it comes to playing fetch. But she is not at all high-strung; she relaxes well and often.
2026. Annie loves to help with whatever needs done around the farm, from chasing hawks away from our chickens to helping move a stubborn cow, she is always ready but never pushy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
2021. At 16 months old, Annie is now helping herd the cows back in to their pasture. She has a lot of energy, but is not intense towards the animals. She seems to understand just how much pressure is needed to move them where they should go.
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2022. At 7 months old Annie is alert and attentive to what we want. She already notifies us if the cows or calf are out. She learns easily and is very biddable.