This page is dedicated to our treasured  

Canine Ranch Hands 

Our first LGD (Livestock Guardian Dog) 

is "Odin". 

He is a 2 yr. old Great Pyrenees and we adopted him from Sharon Reeves, who thoughtfully rescued him after he had been abandoned by his original family, when they lost everything.

Thank you so much Sharon.

Here he is, below, after his first few months with us and getting a day of 

"special treatment" that has been well earned.  

Odin says, "Thank you Candi Costa for your beautiful grooming job".

"Odin" is a wonderful protector of our exotic, Painted Desert sheep, our chickens and our Boer goats and any other livestock or domestic pets that we bring in, for that matter. 

Since we live in a very remote area and have many predators that frequent our land, we've found that Odin has been a wonderful deterrent, as he keeps all of our livestock safe while still maintaining a natural environment for all.

After "Odin" came into our lives, we decided to include two other LGD's, since we have 20 acres and "Odin" could not be in all places at once. After much research and some great referrals from our daughter, Jessica, we decided that the Bulgarian Karakachan dog would be the best ranch assistant for "Odin" and for us.

Photos of our very first beautiful Bulgarian Karakachan puppy, 

Running River's Rock n' Rollover,

" Roxy" 

Shown below at just 13 weeks of age and again at 13 months.

Wow, she's sure gettin bigger.

To the " Houchin " family: 

Words are not enough but they will have to do. 

Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful Karakachan with us.

Our second Karakachan puppy, "Milena" is quite the spitfire and was welcomed here with open paws and bated breath, by our "Roxy"and the rest of us "ranch hands".

She is adjusting well and bonding to the sheep and to her new partner/ friend, "Roxy", of course.

"Milena", is yet another fantastic example of this rare and wonderful karakachan breed and she will be loved and appreciated always. 

A BIG thank you goes out to you, Providence Farms/ The Smith family, for entrusting her with us.

Our, Providence Farm's Ms. Milena's at 8 weeks and again at one year, featured below.

Some "working" shots and as they grow.....

"Roxy" above, at just 5 months, learning not to chase the baby Nigerian doeling, "Cupcake".

Milena and her "bed head" at just 4 months.

Milena says; "Odin ,why can't we play with the chickens? They're so full of themselves and we won't end up with egg on our faces ..... I promise".  Please let me off of this silly little pulley line and I'll be good, this time, really".

Thankfully, Odin knows where his bread is buttered.

Roxy & John taking a break from their posts to relax amongst the enchanted oaks.

Last, but certainly not least is our: "Herding Helpers".

Potter Farm's Gettin your Goat, "Giggles", One of our  PWC who assists us in moving our livestock or Grand-children, from one play area to the next.

Thanks again, Sheila Mangan.

We just love our little "sport  job", Giggles.

Introducing our second PWC girl.... 

Gwyndolyns Kilmarnock Bonnet At Double Take,

"Marnie" 

We think our exotic little girl, shown below her Grand-pa "Forrest's" pictures, is a fantastic example of what one of our favorites is producing in his get and even in his grand-kids. 

Forrest, is a very handsome Australian Import and Champion, that has charmed his way into the hearts of many, here in the USA.

A BIG thanks to Cheryl Luce for sharing a little bit of this fantastic dog with us, here at Double Take Ranch. 

Ch Cuuchin's Enchanted Forrest

Exhibited by:  Shannon Stone.

Forrest, above, "paws"ing for autographs.

We are expecting that our lovely, Marnie, is also going to enjoy a little bit of that 

"Hollywood life" when she matures and she is currently taking Drama classes, in preparation, at home. 

Marnie, is shown below at the "playful" age of 4 months.

Thanks again, Cheryl Luce, she's a real sweetie pie.