GUARD DOG KORA HAD TO GO

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

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[@jaynebrandon7184]

I would say she probably will weighs about 99 pounds

[@juliebaker6969]

We used to have a dog named Coco, she was a mutt about the size of a Cocker Spaniel. When she was 6 months old we let her out in the yard to use the bathroom. We never even REALIZED she was in heat. When we went to let her in, we saw a big male dog running away. He looked like he was half Bloodhound, half Great Dane. She got pregnant with 10 puppies, and had complications from them being too big for her to safely carry to term. We ended up having to allow the vet to do an emergency spaying/abortion over it. I know Kora's big enough to not have something THAT drastic happen, but I STILL think it's wise to prevent any possibility of it. Coco's age was contributory to the fact there was complications, had she been older, she MIGHT not have had such trouble. Good for you for. Being wise enough to protect her. In our defense, we didn't realize Coco was quite that old, she was a rescue off of the roof of an abandoned building next door, slated for demolition. (She'd climbed out a window onto the roof when they left her behind.)

[@hannahpieplow8557]

89 Pounds

[@hannahpieplow8557]

is that right

[@rebathornton1137]

87.6

[@margadanks4528]

Kevin my female Anatolian Shepard well let’s just say when my son had her unfortunately she did get bred, n she ended up getting pregnant n had 12 pups, n when she cycled again once again she got pregnant n once again had 12 pups, but after that they came to live with me, and I took her to the vet and he said she can never get pregnant again, so we was very watchful with her but she started bleeding n we thought she was cycling again, but I did take her to the vet and he said she had gotten polyps and two had burst, so he right away spayed her and cleaned 5 more polyps out , but she is good now.💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Oh wow

[@karenmrugacz8764]

@@HiddenHeightsFarm yah those things can happen But that is unusual case for sure !!!

[@snailo3673]

24 puppies!?!?!

[@BostonIce37]

Glad to hear she’s okay. 24 pups! Whew! 🥰

[@carolkontur1442]

How many of those 24 puppies she had found great permanent homes?

[@TXSnowflake1447]

I was about to come unglued in all my seams. I thought you were getting RID of Kora. Phew, what a relief to know I thought wrong If my dad was still on this earth , he would tell me ( I can hear him saying right now), “ That’s what you get for doing your own thinking”. He has a saying for EVERYTHING. When those moments hit, those annoy saying come to mind and I imagine him saying it to me. Guess I‘m so used to it I expect it. Glad Kora is staying and you are protecting her and I so appreciate y’all for doing that. I guessed 90 pounds but I just saw this video. I am dealing with a sick family so I missed it earlier. Thanks Kevin and family for loving Kora enough to keep her safe. I agree she is too young to deal with puppies and y’all don’t need that headache right now either. Until next time……….

[@ORSkie]

As another LGD / farm owner I would encourage you to teach her basic commands, and to walk on a leash & get used to vehicle rides (doesn't have to be constant, but to where she's familiar enough to be less stressed by it); she's not going to get any smaller. Ours are wonderful LGD, but also really easy to handle because we taught the basics.

[@Not_Dead_Yet]

I have to agree. I've been highly involved in my breed for over 20 yrs. I am not a breeder, but I have been around a lot very experienced breeders, helped out with whelpings, with puppies, etc. If he wants to breed, he needs a good breeder mentor to help him learn what to do correctly. Breeding isn't for the faint of heart. It's a lot of work, can be a lot of expense (things can go wrong fast and the upfront testing for health screenings is not cheap), and can be a LOT of heartbreak when things go wrong. To do it successfully, you need more than just intact dogs. Health testing should be done, taking into account their working ability, temperament, health, care of neonates, puppy training, etc just to name a few things. I'm glad he's doing the meds to delay her estrus. Please consider finding a breeder mentor and a reproductive vet to learn from.

[@ORSkie]

@@scotttellefson128 Also possibly temperament issues, in which case one doesn't want to breed that either... My LGD pup traveled 11,500 miles to get to us several years ago. She waltzed out of the crate like she'd just been for a walk in the park. Beautiful temperament, bomb proof. That's the type worth breeding (in addition to clear health tests & working ability).

[@jenniferd6069]

Shocking how he pulled kora out of the crate, very traumatic for her , he sounds uninformed about dogs.

[@charlottewilliams7866]

I'm 5 ft and 115 lb. I have a contract goat grazing business, so my dogs and goats are in and out of the livestock trailer pretty frequently. My two intact male Anatolian Shepherd / Great Pyrenees mix lgds might reach 150 lb each. I trained them to collar and leash about 3 months ago when they were a year old. I need to know that I can handle them for those rare occasions when they just can't stay with the herd. In fact, when it comes time to have them neutered (I've been told by breeders and other owners to wait as long as possible for the sake of their urinary system and because I need them big and tough enough to go up against mountain lions and bear) I want to know that I can safely get them to the veterinarian for that surgery or move them separate from the herd for any other important reason. I encourage you to work with Kora. It doesn't have to be traumatic. You can just work with her on the leash around the goats initially and then take her outside the fence and walk her near them. In fact, teaching her that she needs to be on a leash whenever she's outside the fence would be a good thing. You already do a good job with lots of encouraging words, tone of voice, petting and treats. That's a good start with training :-)

[@Monscent]

Yeah... Every dog needs to get used to vehicle rides, getting handled and so forth. My breeder puts the pups in car rides when theyre around 4 weeks old. We kept going after bringing him home. Even if you dont plan on driving around with your dog, get them used to it. Also vet needs to be able to examine them etc. They need to be used to getting touched by you and others.

[@bobzboo]

105 lbs You’re such a good dad! I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting on your farm. I spent a great deal of time with you all yesterday and I hope to get through some of your past videos today. I wish there was a way to start at the beginning and chronologically view the videos. It’s already been a year since this video and Cora and Lee-Ske are phenomenal parents. Lol. 🤗🤗🤗~Becka

[@lovinthepast4555]

Kevin y’all come up with the scariest titles. I was freaking out thinking she hurt one of the ducks 🦆 or goats 🐐 and you were getting rid of her. ❤️‍🩹 Literally Broke my Heart. My daughter called as I started the video and I didn’t take her call because I needed to hear what you were saying. I’m coming after you…. All the way from Ohio. LoL They will make Beautiful Babies when it’s the right time. Way to go to be Prevented. And keep her Healthy 🦋 Love your videos and all your babies. Many Blessings to y’all 🎚 Don’t scare me like that again. I’m too old. HaHa Nora🥀

[@patriciaturner4997]

That medication for your pup is a good one She is too young for pups. I was a vet tech for 30 years. My very best to Josh. Prayers work!! As of Friday, I am cancer free I too had colon cancer. Still waiting to have my colonoscopy reversed. Much love & prayers to Josh Stay Positive that too works. God Bless you good people

[@WereRea3807]

You should get in contact with the breeder that you got Kora from, they can probably tell you when her cousins and sisters had their first heat. That's what I did for my girl. So you can have a more narrow window for when she'll have her first heat.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Good idea

[@WereRea3807]

@@HiddenHeightsFarm My girl and Kora are about the same age, Echo was born at the end of January, she's nearly 70 lbs now and I'm expecting her first heat in November. One of her half-Sisters is 3 months older and is just starting her first heat. A lot of her cousins and sisters had their first heats around 10 months. So that's my current watch time.

[@GamingKotaOG]

That is an excellent idea!

[@karenharriman5114]

That would be the best advice to see when to expect it, at least having an idea.

[@hh-acres-ranch-rescue]

great idea jenna

[@kajohnson2469]

I am so glad that you are taking the nessasary precautions for Kora. You are very good pet parents. I know they are working dogs but still part of the family.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Thank you for watching

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Mr. Leeski is like “where you takin’ my girl to?” 😊

[@laurierobertson3504]

I would have said Kora weighs 85lbs. I couldn't stop laughing when you were trying to get her out of the kennel after you got back home. She's a big girl. 💗

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

So close

[@lanasawyer9812]

Wow I was way off!! 88.4!!! Hers a big girl!! Why would it be bad for just letting nature take its course? If she doesn’t come into heat until she’s about 1 yr old why not let her have puppies? There’s no telling if she even lets him the 1st go around right? So if you do prevent it when will you allow her to have puppies?

[@marywilson1442]

@@lanasawyer9812 Second heat is usually best especially for large breed dogs. You want her to be fully developed because the puppies will be large...

[@dawnhenderson2333]

@@lanasawyer9812 1 is WAY too young! I hope you don’t have dogs! 😳🤦‍♀️

[@esaflaka9155]

@@lanasawyer9812 yup.. big dog breeds don’t full develop till 1-2 years old😅. Preference to have a baby is after being fully developed

[@peggyzion8448]

I love that you constantly stay ahead of any possible problems, whether it's your animals or your property.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

We try but we're far from perfect

[@feederdiaries4862]

if he were really doing that, would he peddle that 'oh, big pharma said there's no side effects, so let's see what the vet says." No, he'd know the best way to stay ahead of issues is to do things the least complicated, chemical-involved way--- which is good old fashioned keeping an eye on your dog you took responsibility for.... we do it with six dobermans on a small farm...

[@feederdiaries4862]

@@HiddenHeightsFarm as a female actuary who hasn’t been able to have her own kids, I just wanna say look at what they told my generation about the pills they put a bunch of us on, for issues from acne to mood, to actual pregnancy prevention. Now look what has happened to our ability to have children... and while very few people are speaking out about this, you now want to do this to dogs? I think u need to think about this harder. Thank u for sharing your journey though, we regularly tune in. Sorry if I sound too hard.

[@peggyzion8448]

@@feederdiaries4862 Your way may not be Kevin's way. Either way, it IS staying ahead of the problem. And remember, just because someone doesn't do things just like you, it doesn't make them wrong.

[@feederdiaries4862]

@@peggyzion8448 no it isn't Peggy lol just stop. It's bringing on others he doesn't understand, and no vet can claim to have fully studied, when other solutions exist, such as fences... and yes Peggy, there's a best way to do everything.

[@robertsonfarmsshih-tzus2228]

She should cycle around 8-12 months being a large breed. Then again say 16-18months of age. You might also read that it is not recommended to be given before or during the 1st heat cycle.

[@renah2509]

I had a female chihuahua that breed with my male rat terrier...I thought I had them separated but they got together...They are sneaky little boogers.. I had her spayed immediately after because I didn't want her breeding because she was too young...Maybe that sounds bad but I love animals and especially my dogs. You guys are doing a good thing ..Kora and Leeski would make some beautiful puppies...I have never had a big dog but I would love to have one...Leeski went over to Kora and cked her out and layed by her 🤗 , so sweet...God bless you guys...

[@tammylemoine3019]

My guess was 80#s for Kora. She is a beautiful dog and so is Leeske. Kevin, did you meet Lester at the convention? Y’all both talk for your animals and you are spot on! 🥰😘😍

[@coolwatyr]

Kora weighs 110 pounds. I was way off! I appreciate your thoughtful care of all of your animals. And the conversations they have with us 🤣 Blessings ❤️

[@coolwatyr]

@self worthlessness Kevin said later in the video that she weighs 88 pounds right now. She’s not done growing.

[@TheKat1959]

My thoughts exactly. 🌎❤️😊

[@heatherolan7926]

Kevin you did a fantastic job at protecting Kora today. She did an amazing job. My guess was 100lbs. We had a silver and white Sheppard at 6 months old weight was 120lbs. He was a big dog. He ended up being an officer of the law. So cool. Take care God Bless to you and the family.

[@lauriej9418]

Kevin, it is great that you are concerned about this. There are so many backyard breeders out there. Contact the breeder and ask them what they do or use. Good luck.

[@GamingKotaOG]

Most females get their first heat between 8 months to a year of age, they are receptive once they start until finish, throughout that entire time so do keep them separated, maybe keep them both separated most females don’t show on their first heat, so I would check when she was born and maybe add up the months, my female went into heat at a year, but if Kora is bred too soon it can actually mess up her hips, I would just watch closely being she’s at 6 months old now, maybe keep them in separate pens for temporary? You’ll know when she’s starting because leeskee will start following her for unnecessary reasons he will just want to be by her at all costs, good luck to you! Glad to hear you guys taking precautions

[@Night-ud4ew]

Whatttt, my god no a female is not receptive for FOUR MONTHS 😂😂 a female is in heat for several weeks and only 'standing heat' receptive for about one of those weeks.

[@GamingKotaOG]

@@Night-ud4ew I was just saying that from roughly 8 months of age to a year is when most females go in wow re reading what I said that totally came out wrong LOL

[@Night-ud4ew]

@@GamingKotaOG OH MY GOD I WAS LIKE WHHHATTTTTT

[@GamingKotaOG]

@@Night-ud4ew I don’t blame you! that would be horrible information to be spreading and horrible for the girls my gosh 😭

[@Joyames]

She doesn’t think she did something wrong, she is PO’d at you, for taking her “to that place”! Lol!

[@marymurphy5245]

That cat doesn’t miss a thing. 😂😂😂😂

[@vickowen8558]

I used suprelorin implant in the male dog they last for about a year and work amazingly. Also means the large male dog won’t be trying to breed her when in season and potentially hurting her while she is small

[@beckyropersawyer7558]

Problem with that is the other male dogs around. He doesn’t want her to get bred at all. Just giving Leeski the med won’t protect her from other dogs

[@vikithomasson7772]

Ty! U answered a question I had!

[@vickowen8558]

@@beckyropersawyer7558 do you think Leeske would let another dog into the pasture near her or his goats

[@beckyropersawyer7558]

@@vickowen8558 Probably not but be did say the other female jumped the fence in order to go down the road to get bred. Animals don’t care during heat they will do anything in a matter of seconds. We had a basset hound years ago we would put her up in a hayloft because we were always told off the ground the males can’t smell the heat. She would escape every heat. She had doberman, alaskan Malamute, german Shepard you name it she bred with it. Her name was Freda her punchline was Freda Comes and Freda goes. Just think about how those full blooded Basset hound and the above puppies looked. So anyway the moral of the story is they can become desperate during breeding season.

[@dakotawinds9291]

@@vickowen8558 what would stop kora from finding a way out? A female in heat is just as big of a hussy as the male looking for a bit of love.

[@matthewvogelaar9029]

105 lbs. for Cora. God Bless y'all. John V. Michigan

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I did not know about that medication. Having dealt with my LGD going through her first heat I decided that there was no way I could handle, or afford, to have her unavailable to do her job for 2 months out of a year. So, even though the people I got her from encouraged me to consider breeding her, I had her fixed.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

We had to do the same with our last LGD Daisy.

[@nancyx591]

That’s the only right thing to do in this situation. She should get spayed.

[@nancyx591]

She will actually have a healthier life & hopefully longer one!

[@robinanderson3554]

❤️❤️ have a great day all. 👋👋from Riverside California

[@patriciaridley457]

Hi Kevin and Rachel 🙂 God bless you and your family 🙏 Have a great day

[@yendor86]

Absolutely love Smeagle. She’s so talkative and always wants to be a part of the action.

[@lynnclark4208]

I enjoy watching Kevin and Rachel. So, so many times I have said or thought "I wish I could understand what they're saying..... ". 🤷🙂. I really and truly do.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Dogs are looking real good Kevin. Eventually I’ll need a true lgd also and I enjoy learning from what you folks are going through day to day. We have two Old English Sheepdogs, they’re a big part of my channel and we leash trained them and had them in vehicles from puppyhood and they just jump up in the car or truck and love to go for rides. Enjoy the day, Chad.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 oh I most certainly understand, thats why I like watching these folks. My dogs are pets no doubt, companion farm dogs. I’m just glad I don’t have a hard time to get the dogs in the car. LGD would live with the flock outdoors 24/7. I did say I’ll need a true lgd not a pet. Kevin has a lot of content around the lgd’s and I appreciate his take on the matter.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

We appreciate you watching!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 no worries. I get it. I don’t always have the time to watch Kevin cause I’m busy trying to grow my own channel but I do enjoy the lgd focused videos cause our farm is leaning to that to protect the animals.

[@DONNABROWN1959]

Hey, Kevin! Miss Kora is getting up there! I saw when y’all got her, how tiny she looked next to Leeske. Now, she’s almost as big as he is! I loved your blooper! Good to know it happens to others! I was afraid y’all had to rehome Kora! I’m so glad that’s not the case. Never had anything like that when we had dogs. Mom and dad bred beagles, for a while. I remember, one time, seeing the dogs “hooked together” through the fence. I was young, so didn’t understand. I was happy when puppies came, though! Prayers and Blessings always ♥️🙏♥️🌧

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

She grew like a weed!!

[@grannylanna7940]

Lol 😂 sorry but that’s funny cause my kids came running to me one day n said the dogs are stuck together n we can’t pull them apart..I told them dogs get stuck sometimes n it hurts to pull them apart so just let them figure out n they will get apart

[@pamelahousley7543]

You do what is best for Kora & the entire farm & family. God Bless.

[@suegifford7641]

You guys are the most caring for your animals

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Thank you

[@mommashawna707]

Thank you for always trying to be responsible with your dogs or your other animals for that matter. There are so many that are not. I know when you’re dealing with guardian dogs you need to have that purebred but it just always breaks my heart when everybody wants to be breeding dogs when there are so many that are getting put down every year. Like I said I get it you need a certain kind of dog and that’s a different situation altogether.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Thank you

[@teresamariner4238]

My brother in law has three dogs, used to be four but his Dobie died of old age. All are rescues. They make a nice pack with the family and I'm happy to be included as a pack member by them. I feel safe when out on his property with them and I listen to them. I was watering for his wife one evening out front when the two dogs in the back started barking like crazy. They were focused on the field kitty corner from where I was. I looked but could not see what upset or concerned them but trusted them. I quickly wrapped up the watering and brought the other dog that was out with me (but sleeping) inside. A little later that very evening a nearby neighbor's animals were attacked by a mountainlion. Love our little pack of protectors.

[@mommashawna707]

@@teresamariner4238 you know we have always had big dogs and I was the first one to bring a Pomeranian into the family, my male great Pyrenees took her on as his own, ( his name was Chance, he is in my thumbnail) it was so precious yet funny to see. She became the leader of the pack because to tell her she was a small dog was just not true. She actually had the personality of a large dog, no yip yip from her lol we live all the way to the mountains and we do have to be alert for mountain lions and coyotes. I am now disabled and when my last great Pyrenees had passed I had adopted a mixed breed, he is still 80 pounds ( lab/BorderCollie/ German Shepherd, he was at the adoption center along with his siblings and his mom and dad so we got to meet the parents) but I called that small LOL I can take care of him a lot easier but when our Pomeranian passed we adopted a new Pomeranian, I always adopt we never buy and now that my large dog is getting up there in age my husband said we need to talk about having any more big dogs because I am the one that will take care of them mostly and I told him I don’t feel safe without having a big dog in the house and I also don’t feel safe being out back without a large dog due to having my small dog. I just couldn’t imagine living without a big dog, they are everything. So I could imagine how scared you were to find that out but it also makes you aware of what is out there. We know what’s out there but it seems like when a cat or a small dog has been grabbed which I can’t even fathom something like that happening it makes us all very aware again. It reminds us all to be vigilant.

[@kathyscarberry1671]

Kevin,Thank you for the video. It's interesting to see what you have to go thru. I think both your dogs are beautiful as well as Mojo who I think is gorgeous. I wish you a great day, God Bless you always

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Thank you 💞

[@susanfrey7065]

God bless you from Michigan ❤️

[@asiamiller1989]

You know what is so cool is that the goats know that the dogs are their protection they followed Leeski that was so cool to see I’m a new subscriber

[@michelehumann811]

Those 2 dogs are sooooooooo sweet and you can tell they love each other

[@zinnia3684]

You have such beautiful dogs and farm animals. She weighs 87 pounds. My guess. They all are so well tempered and super healthy.

[@shargomol3572]

I'm so happy you're on this. I had a 10 mo old German Shepherd that was in her run and they got her through the fence. She had a very hard time with 9 puppies. It was terrible. They will find a way. Luckily Kora is in safe hands.

[@Abears_]

I’ve been very hesitant on giving our dog something like bravecto because we have a shi tzu and he has seizures and we’ve heard that the chewable medicine can cause the seizures to get worse.

[@abl5046]

I wouldn't go the medication route, it might stop this cycle but then you won't know if she will bounce back in a month or 12 months and have her next heat.. and like someone else said, it could have side effects. Get a kennel like Dutch has for his Gsd's so she's w the stock but not w leeske. Or keep her in the barn separated from leeske. She won't like it, but she'll stay on her natural body cycle. I know you'll make the best decision for her after talking w your vet. guess is (94 lbs)

[@abl5046]

She could be in heat up to 21 days btw

[@ORSkie]

@@abl5046 or longer - we know of some who bred successfully between 21 & 28 days! We pull ours for full 30.

[@Not_Dead_Yet]

Ties can happen through a fence as well, so that's also not foolproof

[@mariannedeering5520]

Kora didn't want to leave her goats she's in charge of protecting!

[@deniselee418]

Makes my heart happy that you care so much for your animals.

[@jeandunn1594]

If you can't find your pills online or they cost a bunch, check with your pharmacy. Sometimes pharmacies can get meds when vets can't or maybe from a vet college. We have found that if the vet writes a script, we can get it filled at our pharmacy way cheaper. Antibiotics are like $1 to $2 a pill at vet, and only about 10 to 50 cents a pill at pharmacy. Good luck. xoxo

[@dollyc4314]

Somebody needs a larger carrier - glad Kora is doing OK and her vet visit is over with for now.

[@JulieIelasi-lt7yp]

WOW cora live her farm home where she lives awwwwww 😊😮

[@kimross6279]

Kora is one big teenager, she in my opinion will be over 100 lbs. Remember when Alder Farms lost Smokey when she was in heat, female dogs know what they want. Hoping this meds works. As always God bless stay safe until the next video ❤️ 😍

[@lindahipp8329]

Glad Kora got a good report from the vet. Hope the med works for you. I think around 50 pounds. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@laurelbabb2788]

Good morning Kevin and Rachel from Claremore. I love watching your channel and cog hill. Just watched Adler Farm. There are so many of you all here in Oklahoma that are wonderful. Good luck Miss Cora at the vet. Until next video.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Hey you're right up the road! Thanks for watching

[@karenspitzer7416]

Here is praying Kora does not go in heat before you can get the pills for her. I have had a few big dogs over the years, and they came in heat at about a year. I only have a smaller dog now Red Healer and she comes in heat every six months. Best of luck with Kora and Liskey you are taking great care of them. God Bless

[@KellyWatts1302]

Good luck with the contraception for Kora 🍀🤞🙏💕❤️💜💖

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Thank you

[@mikka811]

One word of advice. Never leave the leash inside the kennel or be ready to grab it full of poop or pee. Ask me how I know!

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Didn't think of that!

[@ORSkie]

Yes, or risk that they'll chew it... Or vomit...

[@rhonda.gross57]

I have a blue tick coon hound who went into heat the first time at 6 mo. After that, it was every 6 mo. like clockwork.

[@valeaton4538]

You should leash train both dogs in the pasture. So if you have to take either dog someplace in case of an emergency. It would be easier to take them to vet once a year.

[@brianhillis3701]

Leash training them and then off leash training them is the way to go. They need to know you are in command and that they must respond to you. It is for both their own benefit and helps reduce the chances they will do something unwanted. Could save a lawsuit. Think about if they saw a skunk you don't want the skunk around but you don't want them sprayed more. Being able to call them back would be a blessing. I would even recommend agility training for them to give them more confidence in dealing with obstacles. Dogs enjoy training and the time spent with them is beneficial physically and emotionally.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

These dogs won't leave the farm but maybe 1 time a year. They won't even leave the pastures they're in. Leash training them now can ruin them as good guard dogs.

[@ORSkie]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 yes, you can... we raise working LGD too and they're leash trained (as well as crate, basic obedience, vehicle). Totally doable while still being great with their animals. Makes them soo easy to handle in emergencies or at vet. Handle everything with aplomb, not leery or stressed.

[@ORSkie]

@@HiddenHeightsFarm it really doesn't harm them at all. We leash train our working LGDs. They are great with stock AND with us AND with leash, crate, vehicle, vet.

[@brianhillis3701]

@@HiddenHeightsFarm I respectfully disagree with you. My relatives dogs rode in pickups interacted with family and kept the coyotes away. Could sit on horseback and watch it happen. You need to talk to sheep herders. The basque sheperds have extremely well trained dogs that turn right or left at a different pitched whistle, round up sheep, and protect sheep. Give your dogs credit for being smarter than you are giving them credit for. Dogs like having training and new jobs. Not training them let's them decide what they think is right and wrong. Like chasing ducks.

[@patriciashue2419]

Good morning have a awesome day God bless be safe love ya'll

[@shirleywarner8831]

I adopted 2 girl dogs (older like 2 or 3) I just had the Jack Russell fixed on Monday and the other one goes next week and she is a Springer Spaniel and has had pups. Love them and want to protect them. Your dogs are so adorable.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Awesome

[@lindadetlef1105]

Time to ditch the plastic crate and buy an CLaire crate makes transporting so much easier folds flat when not in use .Corra getting to bed a big girl!🐾❤️

[@fludrbywest3886]

You have the best humorous story’s. !❤

[@lc91902]

Smart move to start "doggy birth control" for Kora; 👏 applauding your forethought!

[@carolynmesser7199]

Thx Kevin for the video always like watching you.

[@barbarasmith6057]

Kevin, they make chastity belts for dogs. Not sure if it works or not. Have a great day

[@theminifarminggroomer7871]

Those doggie diapers essentially and the males will tare it off and the girls do too

[@cherylmillard2067]

If your dog does accidently gets bred too early your vet can administer a shot that causes the uterine lining to slough off. After the dogs you're going to breed turn two, it's extremely important to have both animals OFA x-rayed and evaluated for soundness, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), this is important for large breeds. For your dog's safety and welfare, please leash train your dogs and obedience. You never know when you'll need to put a dog in a down/stay, or an out/leave it, load/unload in/out of a kennel, etc. It's good dog management, especially since you're planning on breeding her.

[@ORSkie]

Exactly health tests and obedience and learning to be confined are so important, especially in a female slated towards breeding.

[@suetwoponi8163]

Online seeing Cora. My guess is Cora weighs in around 95.3 lbs. Just a guess to have fun with your channel. Love your family. Sue Twoponi

[@randyruney5704]

Thanks. I’m a city boy but have learned so much from you & comments. Not an expert but trained my golden to live in the city without a lease. Of course Goldens make you think you’re so smart. I like that you communicate with your animals. I does make a difference

[@virgogurl]

So happy to see that even though your dogs are together full time that your family are responsible dog owners/upcoming breeders. Those pups will be gorgeous and you all are gonna make a great amount for them. Love your family and the journey that you all will show us. Love❤ from Mississippi

[@bethhotuiz671]

We love you to and your family

[@evelynrogers7145]

When I got my Great Pyrenees I took her to puppy classes. So no problem with leash or getting in the truck. Or vet

[@jeanlumsden3238]

In the UK people put baby nappies on just to cover dogs parts up u would need toddlers pants I think. I would still train the dogs on leads

[@janicefreedman8173]

Kevin you love your animals so much. I love when you told Kora you love her smile when you came back from the Vet. Smeagle is one terrific cat. He is into everything. The pills sound like a good option. Good luck.

[@oliviahossell1747]

I agree she had enough puppies time she relax now ..thanks for sharing

[@carolinepetersen1452]

My guess was 80 pounds for Kora. It doesn't surprise me that she weighed more. It will be interesting to know Leeske's weight when you take him for his shots. He's lean but tall. Never heard of the meds to delay Kora's heat cycle but sounds like a wise plan for your situation. I remember sweet Daisy but didn't realize she had a litter by the neighborhood scoundrel. Must have happened before I knew about your channel. Do you have a link to her puppy videos? Best wishes from northern Illinois.

[@sarahcarland1911]

Why is the voice not caling waking to read i

[@lorainewhite727]

What were Daisy's pups like? 🐶

[@lindamaskus5142]

@@sarahcarland1911 huh??

[@eeyoreismissing]

I thought she was 90 lbs and I am glad that I wasn't too far off. Have a great day. God bless 🙏 ❤️

[@cindy-ki8ex]

I had a dog who had the drops for the ticks and alcohol a tick collar and it still got bit by a tick in the ear and got rockies mountain spotted fever. Her did servive it but even if your dog is treated for ticks you need to check them for ticks.

[@patriciawilburn5431]

good luck with finding the medicine for Kora!

[@marjoriebell4956]

🤣 you so funny trying to get Cora out of the crate, made my morning. Thanks for all you do and share with your family and animals. Love you guys 😇💜

[@traciek3946]

She's. Big girl Love you guys HERVEY BAY QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA

[@sondrahenriksen6029]

First heat is usually around 8 months. Of course there are exceptions to the rule. You may have to separate them for a month during her heat cycle.

[@ORSkie]

And, especially with young dogs, they can also throw split heats.

[@cjd5235]

The larger dogs can take even longer. They take longer to mature.

[@cassieyoung6080]

Hello good to hear from you all

[@KimandFrank]

Good morning Kevin I'm thinking this is good information because some of us haven't even heard of these things thanks for sharing

[@gaylevincent2397]

Cora is so beautiful love her colors 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 thank you for sharing have a wonderful evening

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Hi Kevin, Morgan at Gold Shaw had some sort of Chastity belt for his female. For health reasons he eventually had her fixed, but I think the garment worked. Good luck!❤️

[@ckn9503]

Diapers

[@Night-ud4ew]

@@ckn9503 basically LOL

[@Diana-uj6ec]

Hello from Texas " I guess she weighs 88 pounds. I love your videos and your chanel. Love your interaction with the animals. You have a wonderful family. Love Nana 75"

[@annettebalerio1846]

I think you need a little bigger crate for next time. She will out grow that one in no time.

[@colleenhanline7608]

Yep I had a German Shepherd come in heat at 6 months old my mom passed unexpectedly and unfortunately she got bread by my male they're not great mothers when they're still puppies and not good for their health they should be at least 2 years old before their bread hope everything works out for you I didn't know they had birth control for dogs

[@charmc4152]

We use Simparica for fleas & ticks and Sentinel for heartworm and other parts of the flea life cycle. Started using Simparica after finding ticks on me that I figured were jumping off the dogs and finding their way to me. Problem solved. ✅️

[@juliemelnychuk8162]

Well l was close, 80 pounds. And she's still a puppy. Wow, going to be a beautiful big girl.🐕🙏🇨🇦👍😊

[@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin]

I had my female Great Dane fixed at 5.5 months. She weighed 70lbs at that time. When she was finished growing & filling out (around 3), she weighed in at a well boned/muscular 189lbs. I definitely don't think she was 'stunted' by the early spay. lol Who knows, though... her Dad was over 200lbs. Your dogs are gorgeous!

[@skellie4580]

It’s not so much “stunting” the development of tissue or the overall size of the dog, but rather possible stunting of the development of her sexual organs, stunting the development of the dogs bones and joints, a drastic increase in risk of hip dysplasia especially in larger breeds and the common issue of the dog developing hip dysplasia earlier in life, increased risk of torn ligaments from improper or late development, increased risk of bone cancer, and increased risk of the dog developing urinary incontinence. Mostly it’s everything that we can’t see, feel, or figure out until it’s far too late so people just tend to wait since it’s better to take the “better safe than sorry” approach.

[@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin]

@@skellie4580 When I fixed my girls (11 years ago) the thoughts at the time were BEFORE the first heat to avoid cancer. We learn as we go. Really sucks to think that the bone cancer my Dane died from at 9.75 years old could've been exacerbated by the early spay (not that bone cancer isn't a huge risk in the breed to begin with, but I'd have done ANYTHING to avoid her being a part of the statistic).

[@skellie4580]

@@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin I’m so sorry for your loss. As you said we learn as we go. Don’t beat yourself up over it, because really, no pet owner is perfect. Spaying and neutering is something that has only more recently been debated and there’s a lot of conflicting information so at the end of the day it’s very difficult to know what’s best. Personally I made the choice not to spay my female or neuter my male and I probably never will unless there’s any masses found with their yearly checkup or complications arise that would require it. That decision was made with what I think is their best interest in mind, and you did the same for your pup ❤️

[@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin]

@@skellie4580 Thank you. Always their best interest, with the best Veterinary advice available at the time. I guess it's all your can do. Coming up on the 1 year anniversary of my Zoey's passing on Oct.5... & still completely heartbroken. She was a huge presence, literally & figuratively. Interestingly, I've only had one unspayed female. She lived the longest- 14 years. I've just always spayed to prevent having litters & dealing with a really large bitch in heat in the house ( big mess).

[@heather-jeanvandenberg1961]

The only option we had for this was to split the pasture with half the heard on one side with the female and the other with the males for the period she came in heat on the farm I worked on that also had a goat heard. We also let the dogs spend time each day. Supervised. That seemed to stop the issues of her digging out for the few days it took. You may like the sit test too. When dogs were out on a farm it wasn't always easy to tell they had come in heat as the spotting can too easily be missed amongst grass etc. We kept a white towel we had them sit down on each day we gave them a treat or feeding. The tell tale spotting became imediatly evident the moment they stood back up. The sooner you notice the sooner you can take the steps to avoid the too early pregnation. Shes a gorgeous animal.

[@douglaswinze699]

We have had both male and female dogs and on the female dogs that were accidentally bred it was hard to get rid of the puppies because they were not true blooded species so we currently own female dogs and have always had them spayed at about 6 months old to keep from getting them bread

[@suegoss8600]

Hey Kevin FYI my husband said that if you get copper bowls for Cora’s food & water that will also help her from coming into heat! Love to watch!! Your farm is absolutely beautiful!! GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU & YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY,!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

You cannot continue to lift these dogs before you wrench your back! Maybe you can give them rides around the farm, get used to the truck and train them to jump into the truck? Even ride around the goats in the truck. Just a thought! God Bless!

[@lindabellile5738]

Problems are that they can have seasons become erratic after using this. Otherwise keep them separated for three weeks. Good you are keeping track of it.

[@evelynescalona6077]

Great video Kevin. I love the dogs. The scenery is awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Thank you

[@TheKat1959]

I put my Chiweenie up when she went into heat. She went in with a high pitched bark. Came out with a BASS bark. Poor baby was in there for 3 months. My mother refused to let me have her spade. I did my homework with her. Spent the weekends with her. Prayed/beg/pleaded for it to end. She was such a good companion. She didn’t deserve it, we more than had the money. Blessings to all who comfort their loved ones. Be they animal, mineral, vegetable or human. Kindness goes a long way indeed. 🌎❤️😊

[@diannaboffer7706]

I'm guessing Kora weighs around 75-80 lbs. Stay Blessed y'all ☺️

[@pattycox1948]

I use upside every time I fill up..my granddaughter got me started on it. Plus you get money back at some places to eat plus gas..so far 54.00 in gift cards. I also use “fetch” which is money back on any receipt that you take a photo of. Great videos Kevin.

[@NinSui9653]

it is definitely better to wait as long as possible (18-24 months 24 being even better) to breed female dogs, they are alot better as mothers,mostly out of the epuppy phase and more likely to be successful at raising their litter-less risk of rejection and having bottle babies, It is common for female dogs depending on the breed to have first heat as early as 5 months old, or as late as 10 months old, so You shouldn't worry too much if she has shown no signs of heat, Glad you are taking precations so she will not be breed accidentally way too early in her life. you can also buy doggie belts lol that dont hinder their normal restroom habits,or their job- which also help avoid accident breedings as well-both male and female designs available, the older she is the better it is for her and the more likly she iwll be a great mother. my guess splitting up the herd and having them in both fields, but separate so she has 1 herd an he has-wouldn't be easy to prevent accident breeding since she may jump fence or him, to..try to mate, all LDG hate being pen up in tiny areas they love their work and to roam, sure over night isnt too hard but they really do get depressed if they get penned up

[@MbL5057]

I do Animal Behavior and Dog Training, pose get a bigger carrier for Not a, she will feel much better with more room. and I agree with you, you should work with all your dogs regarding being leashed trained, it will benefit you all!

[@teenagardner3623]

Kevin you sure make me laugh talking with and for your animals. Poor Kora sure had that tail down and I'm thinking you might want a bigger kennel 😆. You folks sure take great care of all your animals love your channel

[@cynthiajohns5878]

My stepfather raised hunting dogs. He kept the young females from breeding by mixing gun powder from a shotgun shell baking soda around the womb of the female to keep the male dogs from breeding with the female. Baking soda to cut down on the smell of the female being in heat and gun powder to deter licking. The womb will swell slightly before the female goes in heat and that is when the mixture should be applied. It worked for hunting dogs . Good luck and keep an eye out for swelling. Hello to the family and God bless.👍❤️🙏

[@charmc4152]

I think you must mean vulva vs. womb. The womb is the uterus, and it's contained inside the body.

[@cynthiajohns5878]

@@charmc4152 thanks

[@cynthiajohns5878]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 thank you too!

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

I would have guessed somewhere in the 80's for Kora, Leeski is probably passed 100lbs by now. But you'll probably let us know on his vet visit video. 😉💖 Loved the blooper! 😂

[@deborahtoupin6800]

Kora could way near 90 lbs !I am guessing -sure you will say-