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Forum: Miscellaneous 30-11-2019, 21:00
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Views: 23,037
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
CsV in Scientific Study

Hi all, a friend forwarded me a behavioral study & used. CsV, German Shepherds & Labrador Retrievers. It's interesting as it looks at problem-solving, frustration & "gaze" to humans.
~Sara
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Forum: Miscellaneous 14-10-2019, 20:37
Replies: 0
Views: 11,500
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Amazing Ethology & the CsV

So my 2nd CsV bitch, Aja, has been a part of our "pack" for about 2 months now. As I am an experienced Ethologist, her intelligence & behavior has surprised & enchanted me. At 5 months old she had...
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 18-06-2019, 17:53
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Views: 15,857
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
The wait is almost over - Aja is almost here!

So excited to share - after a considerable amount of time, LOTS of help to find the perfect CsV for us (Thank you so much Alex!) & finding the best breeder (Thank you too Robert!) we are looking...
Forum: Press, TV and commercials 28-04-2019, 01:41
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Views: 15,935
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
CsV on TMZ

My hunny watches TV's entertainment news show "TMZ" & there was a clip of reporters interviewing the Osundairo (spelling?) brothers who hoax-attacked actor Jussie Smollett. One had a macaw on his...
Forum: Breeding 16-02-2019, 19:21
Replies: 0
Views: 14,692
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
The Search Starts for a CsV...

So my nearly 16 year old Malinois passed away & now it's time to find a CsV to fill the role of Mobility Assistance Service Dog, Show Dog, IPO Dog, Theatrical Dog & Beloved Companion - for hopefully...
Forum: Miscellaneous 28-01-2018, 22:54
Replies: 4
Views: 12,542
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
As an Ethologist (someone who studies animal...

As an Ethologist (someone who studies animal behavior in the animal's environment rather than a laboratory) & longtime dog trainer I do not ever recommend dogs & children together unsupervised....
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 05-02-2013, 21:23
Replies: 22
Views: 11,465
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
You can try putting canned crushed pineapple in...

You can try putting canned crushed pineapple in her food - it makes the resulting poo taste terrible. Poo-eating is pretty common - imagine, the pups saw that their mother ate their poo to keep the...
Forum: Dog shows 02-01-2013, 20:13
Replies: 4
Views: 12,025
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
We actually let Luna decide whether she wanted to...

We actually let Luna decide whether she wanted to be in the crate for a break from time to time. For most of the Meet the Breed experience, she was up on the table at the front of the booth - that...
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 01-08-2012, 20:35
Replies: 11
Views: 17,155
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
I have enough "evidence" from credible sources to...

I have enough "evidence" from credible sources to believe Pollux has some Saarloos blood in him through his Y litter dam. I have no interest in exposing those sources, nor do I care enough to go...
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 01-08-2012, 00:49
Replies: 11
Views: 17,155
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
We believe he has some Saarloos as he exhibits...

We believe he has some Saarloos as he exhibits some phenotypic differences and certainly behavioral differences... very "wolfy" - skittish...
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 14-07-2012, 03:42
Replies: 11
Views: 17,155
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Pollux is a CsV, though we think it's possible...

Pollux is a CsV, though we think it's possible there is a little Saarloos in him :) So when people ask what he is, his owner generally says "Czech Wolfdog" and I constantly hiss "Czechoslovakian...
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 06-07-2012, 00:02
Replies: 11
Views: 17,155
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Further Adventures of Pollux

So I haven't posted in a while, but I did want to share some funny stories. As previously reported, Pollux was permanently adopted by a firefighter once his girlfriend fell in love with Pollux, too....
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 22-12-2011, 04:51
Replies: 3
Views: 4,401
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Further Adventures of Pollux

So as posted previously, we placed Pollux Crying Wolf in a local home with his firefighter owner and girlfriend. Pollux never ceases to amaze us.
Firstly, he wooed the girlfriend into falling in...
Forum: CzW in need 28-10-2011, 03:54
Replies: 139
Views: 34,023
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Finally adopted!

So, as I had hoped, the foster home - firefighter and girlfriend - did end up officially adopting Pollux. To our surprise and joy (and relief) the girlfriend really stepped up to the plate and made...
Forum: CzW in need 24-08-2011, 03:14
Replies: 139
Views: 34,023
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
I agree, Taz - the firefighter is DEFINITELY...

I agree, Taz - the firefighter is DEFINITELY booting the wrong one out! That opinion is unanimous - of course most of my friends are animal lovers, but the bottom line is, the loyalty of another...
Forum: CzW in need 21-08-2011, 04:33
Replies: 139
Views: 34,023
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
I do not put him in a home thinking it is just...

I do not put him in a home thinking it is just temporary, but I DO require that if there is a problem that they don't think they can work out, I want him back. So, in these instances, there was a...
Forum: CzW in need 19-08-2011, 02:24
Replies: 139
Views: 34,023
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Further Adventures of Pollux...

So, unfortunately, home number 2 didn't work out. The wife was concerned about her ability to control him (he is a BIG boy and she is petite) - they were heartbroken, but I can understand. Pollux is...
Forum: Health and nutrition 15-08-2011, 22:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,823
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
No one shedding in our house, but I live in South...

No one shedding in our house, but I live in South FLorida, so I am not sure how their coats will "roll" down here...
Forum: Health and nutrition 13-08-2011, 02:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,823
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
I wonder if it is a combination of both the...

I wonder if it is a combination of both the natural lanolin oil AND the dander "dust"?
I know, having shown dogs in the past, that we would dry shampoo collie coats with talcum powder or cornstarch...
Forum: Health and nutrition 11-08-2011, 23:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,823
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
"Self-Cleansing" Coat

I remember reading somewhere that Vlcaks do not need baths (unless, of course, they roll in something gross) as they do not "smell" or have an "oil" that builds up in their coat.
Just recently, I...
Forum: CzW in need 11-08-2011, 20:11
Replies: 139
Views: 34,023
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Already mentioned the forum to them - hoping they...

Already mentioned the forum to them - hoping they will join. There are too few resources for vlcak folks here in the U.S.
They are hoping he will continue to make progress toward eliminating the...
Forum: CzW in need 11-08-2011, 04:58
Replies: 139
Views: 34,023
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
You can view me however you like - we took Pollux...

You can view me however you like - we took Pollux on to foster and place as we feel a commitment to the breed as well as really liking the dog himself. Despite skittishness, he really has a very...
Forum: Breeding 12-07-2011, 01:37
Replies: 32
Views: 6,497
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Excellent post Marcy - very true. I have a...

Excellent post Marcy - very true. I have a similarly-worded contract for the few German Shepherd pups I have produced, and luckily, most of them have been placed locally, where I can do home visits...
Forum: Living with a CzW.... 08-07-2011, 00:29
Replies: 10
Views: 3,552
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Agreed! With my own dogs, and the very limited...

Agreed! With my own dogs, and the very limited breeding I have done, I think the most important quality of the dogs/pedigree and future pups is temperament. I want the correct character in the breed,...
Forum: CzW in need 07-07-2011, 20:34
Replies: 139
Views: 34,023
Posted By Gypsy Wolf
Never said I was a saint nor better than anyone,...

Never said I was a saint nor better than anyone, though it seems a few of YOU seem to have that same attitude. Demonizing me for whatever you think I am doing wrong. Your judgmental behavior will...
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