Dogs might be important workers in herding reindeers, as I wrote in an earlier post. Never have I seen so many dogs attending as when I travelled with the migrating reindeers last week. Actually, one of them had to stay home, because my equipment took his place on the snowmobile. And he was not happy for that, his owner told me.
I have seen reindeer herding dogs doing their work. Doing exactly what they are told, with so few commands. Really impressive. This time it was not much dog work to do while I was there, but the dogs were ready.
There are more pictures of reindeer herding dogs in my web gallery. And here a link to a finish site that have a lot of interesting stories about these dogs.
This looks like it was a fun adventure.
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I think these dogs enjoy going along, and even more so when they are working. For me it was an adventure, Randy.
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There is something very special about working dogs. These are lovely photographs of some lovely dogs.
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Maybe all dogs are sort of working dogs, Chillbrook, but not all have the opportunity.. Thanks.
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Looks like a crisp sunny day. I didn’t know you used dogs to herd reindeer. Thanks to your blogs, I’m learning a bit about it.
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Not all herders use dogs these days, but it is an old tradition. Thanks for your comment, Anneli.
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very, very NICE
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Thanks a lot, Rardo.
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are these Finnsih Lapphunds? It’s very cool when working dogs actually get to work!
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Yes, Nancy, most of these dogs are Lapponian Herder (lapsk valhund in norwegian), and old breed originating from Finland and traditionally used in reindeer herding. You can read more about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapponian_Herder
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Too cute!
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I think so too, Mcolmo.
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Have you ever seen a look which can calm you down more than a look from a dog? I haven´t…
Regards.
Jota.
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I see the look of a dog every day, Jota….
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Hi,
Absolutely gorgeous dogs, and they look so happy riding in the back, you can tell they really enjoy it all. 😀
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I think so too, Mags. 🙂
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i want a reindeer sandwich! Those are the coolest dogs ever 🙂
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You probably want a reindeer sandwich served with brunello in the company of cool dogs… 😉
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i do indeed..can u make that happen
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OH my, love these dogs, and love hearing about their work!
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Glad you liked it, Sally.
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They are so beautiful dogs… so beautiful. Thank you dear Bente, with my love, nia
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Thanks for you sweet comment, Nia.
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You owe that dog big.
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I know I owe that dog. My conscience is very very bad.
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Your photos are wonderful, and I learn so much from your blog. Well done!
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Thanks a lot, JM.
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Fabulous animals.
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Thanks, Fabulous.
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To Blissfull adventurer: Of course! But there are better options than sandwich.
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What beautiful dogs.
I guess they love riding on the back of a snowmobile because it’s warmer than walking/running on the cold snow. I saw in a nature documentary somewhere, that they like to sit on the warmth of the snowmobile engine.
Actually for an Australian city dweller, I have quite a few DVD documentaries on reindeer herding and the Sami people on my shelf (so it’s not surprising that I enjoy your reindeer photos).
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Hi! I nominated you for the ABC (Awesome Blog Content) Award. I was moved to do so because I am delighted whenever I see an email from you in my in-box. You can read about the award at http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/a-community-garden-and-abc-awards/ .
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I went to the gallery and the images are just amazing! I am fascinated by this…so interesting! Thank you!
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Smiling pups. One of my favorite things. Beautiful. 🙂
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Oh I love dogs and these photographs are so amazing…loved them all 🙂
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excellent image
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Wat laat jij toch telkens indrukwekkende beelden zien van het mooie Noorwegen.
Groetjes Cristien.
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Psy muszą być bardzo dobrze wyszkolone, że posłusznie siedzą, a nie gonią za reniferami. Zdjęcia olbrzymich stad reniferów z poprzedniego postu są niesamowite. Pozdrawiam.
Dogs must be well trained, that sits obediently, and not chasing a reindeer. Pictures of huge herds of reindeer from the previous post are amazing. Yours.
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I love these dogs, they’ve retained the speed and stamina of the wolf and the intelligence to work as a unit, as you say, with minimal commands – they know what to do. Great pictures.
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Looks like a great breed.
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An interesting learning for me! Soon shall sledge on one…
visit my latest photoessay “Work is worship” – http://sreeniviews.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/work-is-worship-so-they-say/
and give your feedback.
Thanks and regards.
http://www.sreeni.org
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wonderful expressions on the faces of these beautiful dogs!
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Beautiful photographs, fantastic animals, real friends. I am greeting
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What wonderful looking dogs – such alert faces! What kind are they? I know it’s more modern not to involve dogs, but that seems to stipud to me – they have such immaculate instincts. I’m glad you still have thme 🙂
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Beautiful dogs and photographs, ik like this very much! Greetings from the north of the Netherlands.
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Those two dogs sitting next to each other look so cute. Wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing the working dogs’ life with us.
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Great pictures! Love the two dogs in the snowmobile. Such fun!
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Since I’m from a tropical island, these images makes me want to roll around in all that powder. Love the dogs too 🙂
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Great dogs…. interesting article!
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Very handsome, helpful dogs… They seem to possess lot of positive energy…
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Many decades ago when I lived in northern Utah, we had a Malamute that was always chasing the wild elk and deer. As a young boy of six or so, I just thought it was the funniest thing. Even if the dog caught them, what was he going to do then? lol
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Cudowne zdjęcia,będę oszczędzać pieniądze , by kupić u Ciebie chociaż parę zdjęć.Serdecznie Cie pozdrawiam,Maria
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I have two Finnish Lapphunds here in Canada and they are the sweetest animals! Sky is a two year old black and tan and Thor is a wolfsable 6 mos puppy. They are still quite rare here, everyone falls in love with them, they are so beautiful!
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That is great. Stay happy with your reindeer dogs. Thanks for your comment.
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