However yesterday she proved she is much more than just a pretty dog. A herding test was arranged and we found it very interesting and decided to participate. And Lulu surprised us. We had the choice between sheep or cattle and I chose cattle as they are closer to reindeer which is the original work area of the breed. However I did have second thoughts when Lulu and I were let in a run with 4 big young bulls. They were BIG and Lulu suddenly seemed very very small. I was sure she would get scared. But she did not! She worked like she had been a herder all her life, rounding them up, gathering them, barking, going directly after their heads and not being scared at all. The trainer who was a proffesional trainer owning Australian cattledogs himself was impressed with her and said she was very promising and could make an excellent herding dog as she was very brave, but also very retained and not agressive towards the animals. She was firm and made them respect her, but didn´t bite or act uncontrolled at all. WAW! How great to experience that our breeding is not only beautiful dogs; they are actually also still capable of doing what they were ment to do and have a great character. Lulu had the time of her life and it is not the last time we tryed something like this. Her brother Lapinlumon Merirosvo participated with owner Martin and did very well too! Even if he was kicked by those big animals he just went on fearlesly. Below some photos of Lulu in action. We have some video clips too, just have to work out how to get them in here....
Lapinlumon Nasti (Duuri) is also a very good herding dog! We are training for 6 months now and he is making a lot of progress! Works very hard and good with sheep. We are going to organise a International Sheep herding weekend in the Netherlands soon! So keep an eye out on Facebook! Greets
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