I think Blue is more depressed then "calm". I would be too if after 6 years I was sold to a stranger and taken from my home. I hope you consider that and spend alot of hands on time with him.

Hope you took him to the vet. I see hip issues when he walks as well as the emotional issues of being a mature guardian suddenly out of his own area.

Blue seemed relieved to be penned with the sheep. Poor fellow, he looked as if he was going to be punished until he saw sheep, then he moved right into the pen knowing that everything would be ok.

Blue has a big adjustment to make. It's very traumatic for a LGD to be taken out of their comfort zone suddenly. He'll be emotionally drained and physically lethargic for awhile, I think. I'm surprised that his breeder would do this to him, but Blue will probably be a wonderful dog for you. He'll eat when he's ready to. He needs to just rest and process without a lot of stuff coming at him. As usual, Little Buddy is brightly watching, asking questions and doing his own processing. I was thinking as I have watched this and others of your vlogs, that LB's relationship with you at this age is giving him a "love bank" that he'll draw from all his life and be comforted and strengthened by when those inevitable hard times come. He's such a precious and delightful little guy!♡

We had an Akbaş at our factory.Roaming free on and around the factorys land.Everyday when workers would go to the bus station to drive home, he would walk with them and wait until they entered the bus.The next day he would wait at the bus station to walk them back to the factory :) Most loyal and intelligent dog i've ever known.Rest in Peace Çelik.Hope you're in heaven oğlum.

Blue needs some love and reassurance, age a bath! He's a working dog but deserves that. He really looked down in spirit. I hope he works out well for you.

He is clearly very stressed, but he also looks like he is in pain. Please take care that Little Buddy isn't left alone with Blue until you have total confidence. (Beth)

It would appear that the breeder may be recycling your dog out of his own pack of GD's. Blue is a great old boy with the right temperament but has some obvious hip issues and is going to need some TLC to last another few years. I'd be looking for a puppy for Blue to teach. Normal life cycle for a big dog is 10 to 12 years, so you have time. Also - jumping off tailgates is really hard on the dogs limbs and joints. I do some hunt & field trials with my lab and I never let her jump off the tailgate.

The breeder didn't even bother to bathe him before bringing him? He looked a bit sad but I'm glad you got him. I hope he lives a happy life with you guys.

Poor Blue seems old and tired and lost.

Old Blue looks like he had a hard day. It may have been just from the long ride but keep an eye on his hip. It seemed like his step was off one or two time's. But you can tell he's a good boy. Definitely will be a great addition to the homestead.

Thank goodness he came to you guys OMG It's clear the breeder didn't take very good care of him and he's far better where he's at now. PS, awesome to see you did not dock your sheep tails. HUGE kudos!!

Blue looks older than 6 to me. I would sure get a vet check on him. Maybe this breed of dog is like Great Danes that also age quickly.

Based on his movement and hip issue, Blue must be at least 8 years old at least. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he would be 10 years old. These dogs are normally very agile and active. A 6 year old dog is still in his prime - he wouldn't lose much from his agility at all by this age.

Akbash dogs are extraordinary. It's been my good fortune to have lived with two females. I'm glad there was a stout fence between Penny the llama and Blue's food bowl!

You cannot get a better friend or guardian.

He's awesome! From what I have seen from our LGDs, his timid behavior is not surprising because they are all about knowing what their "job" is. Since he is in a brand new environment I'm excited to see how soon he settles into your place and starts to do his "job" thus gaining confidence. I actually liked the blood battle wounds cause this means he'll be able to take care business if it comes to that. That must have been a very hungry fox to take that kind of a chance.

Blue is a big fella. Made me think he looked like a polar bear when the breeder opened up the back of the truck. Do you think he looks kind of old and arthritic for a 6 year old though?

I loved your sons commentary, so adorable.

I am wondering if he may have a long time mate he was torn from...Ask the owner if he had a mate he was close to, and maybe you could get her as well. Best of luck and do give that sweet boy a bath and lots of love and hugs. He is a beautiful Doggo!

You seem like a great family for Blue. Amazing dog.

He looked petrified :( I have 3 great pyrs, 1 lab/chow and 1 grt pyr/st bernard. This furbaby will be your friend for life :) Thank you for giving him (or her) a chance.

Ours are Akbash/Pyrenese and they seem to both have a timid side around us as well. Even after a couple of months. Sweet personalities.

Blue looks like a good starter dog for you and especially Little Buddy. He is calm and sweet. From experience I think he may be getting a little old and does have some arthritis and the long trip was hard on him. Also his haunches are really sunken in. I wouldn't bath him until the weather gets warm because he probably hasn't had a bath before and has lanolin from the sheep protecting him from the rain and snow. Also I would check him for worms. You will be a great family for him and he looks very happy with the sheep.

wish all Dogs could be that calm

Boy you are really getting it all now!!! Good for you guys so excited for you!!!

Laugh out loud at you two trying to capture and move Penny. :) I needed a pick me up today.

I'm feeling sorry for Blue. I know you will take good care of him, but that blood on him and trepidation made for an uneasy video.. at least for me. He is a big beautiful dog, and I hope he adjusts quickly. Best of luck.

Not to be rude at all, but it's noticeable that he's old for a big dog and has hip and joint issues. He's depressed, and wow, he's dirty and covered in blood! I know that they live with the sheep etc, but the"breeder" could have at least h bathed him before scamming him. You seem like such a good man, thank you for letting him live a well earned great rest of his life!

To keep such an old (for a big dog) healthy maybe give him himalayan salt or apple cider vinegar in his water and google alfalfa extract and also Wobenzyme for pets for his hips. He's a beautiful dog. Welcome Blue! :)

Poor blue was just removed from his home of 6 years. It would take him couple of weeks to warm up to his new family and environment.

Blue did look a bit blue as the others have said, but that's only natural. He'll perk up with all the love y'all with show him soon enough. Nice big guy!

Beautiful dog! First time hearing of this breed. Gotta Love the gentle giants. I have a 8 y/o bullmastiff who is slightly arthritic. Not presuming that Blue's ouchiness is due to arthritis, but a great maintenance joint supplement for the big guys is cosequin ds. Really looking forward to seeing how he acclimates. Congrats!

He's BIG! This is a neat demonstration of his 'chill' attitude. Interesting.

I think he needs lots of reassurance. Did the breeder tell you what kind of diet he had Blue on. It might help him adjust if you try to keep his old diet. LGD's are often more active at night so along with all the new changes I think you should see him perk up quickly. I get the impression that Blue needs to feel your appreciation for the work he does. The sheep are his job not his friends. Your family is who he works for and he needs to know you guys and love you guys. He would probably do his job anyway but he will do his job better if he knows he is appreciated.

10:23 Right as you're saying the sheep are comfortable with him, a sheep sticks her behind in his face. Welcome Blue, you look like such a sweet addition to the farm. Please don't eat Tails.

Looks like you might need a second hay trough as a bed for big Blue! :) He looks so sweet! As always... it was good to see Penny, too. :)

I am sure he will adjust to everyone good luck with him 😁

I had 2 females that were half Akbash and half Maremma. These type dogs don't travel well and take several days to acclimate. These are wonderful with livestock and people but at 6 yrs old is very difficult to change. I currently have 2 Great Pyrenees males that are 8 and couldn't imagine selling them. They would not do well.

For all you amateur dog owners (who think they know all about working dogs) including the guy who got Blue. It is normal behavior for a LGD to be timid in new surroundings. He is a working dog not a PET. He does not need a bath, in fact most dogs especially ones who live outside do not need one. You mess up the oils in their sin. Just brush him. HE does not have bad hips , he is not use to a slippery plastic dog crate. They are not the kind of domestic dogs you are use to. Like the wolf they must be weary of their surrounds and to look for any change in it because that is how one survives in the wild. Once Blue has decided that all is okay he will change, but some breeds of LGD always have a little weariness about them especially ones who have little human contact. DO NOT equate LGD 's dogs with the kind of dogs most of you have. Pyrenees are about the most lovable and docile, but many other LGD are not. Blue is an Akbash and use to doing his own thing. He is acting quite normal for the breed he is, especially since he is 6 years old and is in a totally new environment with new people and new livestock. He is not old. He is still in prime working years and in good working shape. Many LGD breeds can live from 10 to 15 years. BLUE IS A REAL WORKING DOG not your urban house dog or tiny homestead dog. The sad thing is I hope that poor blue does not have to live forever in that small pen. Just because he looks a little unkempt and has a little blood on him because he and one of his buddies killed a fox, it does not mean he was neglected. He has a better life then most of your poor dogs living in houses where they don't get to be real dogs. Dogs actually like to be dogs and doing things that will disgust many people. Blue is a predator himself and if he wasn't he would not be able to protect livestock. Blue is just fine and will do good once he gets adjusted to his new surrounds and bonds with the sheep and people. He is a fine working dog. Please do not think that he would like to be made a pet of like many of your own dogs. I can bet you Blue liked his life before he had to move. But animals are not the only ones who have to deal with the challenges of life. People do too. It is the world we live in. Challenges are all around us and either we adapt or go under.

This dog is one of my favorite Turkish farm dog ( Kangal is the other one). It calls Akbash or Akbaş in Turkey.

He looked very sad & confused...and I'd be a bit ticked off he wasn't washed before presenting him to me as a buyer...not a great sign of care...but he is a working farm dog. Iono bro...I'd keep a close eye on him for health problems. He either was ill from the long ride (car sick would do it) or has underlying health issues or he's depressed. I have to ask too why are you keeping the herd in such a small corral area? Is it to orient them to home? I hope you give Blue his own sleeping area...cause honestly I would hate to see him being smothered by sheep butts all the time...lol poor guy. I've never bought a dog unseen, but I would suggest that you always go to meet your potential animals before buying, but that warning being said...I pray he works out & finds his new home to be a happy one! :)

First introductions and new environments are always difficult , but then again not all dogs react the same .Some. aclimate faster than others and some just fit right in with livestock . Blu is awesome , give it time and get his vet checks up to date and he'll be fine .

I hope you’ll love the dog seems he so sad..

I have a akbash and a kangal and neither of them ever showed the lack of confidence your dog does be careful with that one never once saw his tail up in good luck wish u all the best they are great dogs.

Beautiful Old Soul "Blue." Great Video!

Awesome. Was he sedated at all? He looked wobbly a couple times.

I have one....a woman give me him because her so sick...I loved so much our great pirynness!!!! You make a best decision!!!

Blue is not acting scared he is acting depressed. There is no telling what this baby has gone thru with the transition..

Sweet dog, calm and confused the old owner could have washed him off. Sweet thing needs a loving home. He seems very old and unsure of himself, depressed.

It looks like once you let him off the lead he seemed more comfortable and was like let's get to work.

He moves and behaves as if he is injured and in pain, with very slow, stiff and sore movements. Perhaps from the kill he made the day before. If that is the case I'm sure he will heal quickly.

this looks like you have an amazing dog there!

A dog is like a child at any age and never forget there first owner like a mother or father. The breeder is a loser and dosent care or understand the feelings of a dog or actully all animals. POOR BLUE!!! It brakes my heart a thousand times over and over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blue is older and should be given a comfortable home to spend his last years...not to be kept out in harsh weather and living conditions at his age. I have an Akbash only five years old and has hip issues and we have him inside during the winter because it is too harsh on his hips. Get a younger dog and give Blue a nice home.

Great new addition to the homestead. I'm sure after a few more days Blue will resume his normal behaviors. All dogs have an adjustment period. Once your perimeter fence is complete he will have free range to roam?

Just watched your video... great dog. I'm going as you have such a small shelter for Blue and that many sheep. Hope when I watch your other videos you made it bigger....

You need to introduce him to your live stock slowly under supervision at first, also be extremely cautious around the children until they've had an opportunity to bond and acclimate and adjusted to your Homestead and animals. Good Luck

blue is adorable.

Akbash Turkish dog achievements a beautiful video

Wow, I never saw this one. That guy really brought him to you in bad shape. In the future video, you can see the change in his eyes; he's happy, he's content. In this one, he felt semi-safe, confused, tired,, likely sick and hurting. You've done wonders with him.

I breed akbash dogs for years, they are very loyal and bond too much with their Humans You should be given a puppy not a mature dog as it's hard for him to adjust to new persons is why he's sad Any way since you have formed a loving bond with him , try to show him as much love and in time all will be ok Don't forget it takes time for shepherd dogs to trust fully a new person but will happen eventually I love the breed for many reasons and wouldn't change them for any other Blue is a beautiful dog, and needs much love as he will show you the same in time.

9:36 Ladies , this is now my bed, deal with it !

Oh my gosh, I knew exactly where you were from the very opening! I've been through Wallace many times.

killed a fox, really? sounds outlandish.Dude half smiles doesn't look like a lie.

awww this is wonderful for kids :)

Blue is absolutely a gorgeous big boy! Little buddy and he should be best friends by now I guess. I assume the hips came out as being fine. Any stud dog must have certs up the ying yang I'm assuming for hip health. He's so calm and gentle, just a beautiful big hunk of dog. Btw, little buddy is so friggin cute. He must've fallen in love with big Blue immediately. Looks to me that Blue has a much better situation here, as I was just not too impressed with that guy you met. He seemed to act like Blue was just a piece of livestock to him. That's pretty harsh to say and I hope i, and everyone else are wrong about that. I know he isn't just some pet, and that he's a working dog, but that certainly doesn't discount the opportunity for a given handler/owner to form a close and loving bond. On a saltier note, I hope Blue doesn't end up having to kill any wolves. The nice thing about using a guardian dog I thought, is the ability to protect livestock without having to shoot any more wolves. Foxes are pretty amazing and ecologically invaluable animals too. Hopefully most folks can agree that predators are a vital part of keeping nature squared away, esp for all the damage we've already done to her. I hope Blue is exceptional at detecting, intimidating, and scaring away any would be killers of your farm animals. Cheers mate!

He looks like he's in pain. Does he have some arthritis?

Please take Blue to a registered vet for proper health checkup. Something is seriously troubling the old boy. Could he be washed, patted, brushed and loved? The sweet old guy needs immediate help. For unknown reason he’s strangely scared and afraid.

He is full of blood since he fought the night before like his prior owner said. He needs love and healing. First bond with him and take him a bath.. he might be injured 😎

Yay! a new character on the show!!!

Geez the blood! I hope you guys give this poor guy a better home. What a jerk!

i saw many akbash dogs but this guy has really big bad wounds , did you see them also ? he has old wound .. probably got them from a bad fight against others dogs or wild predators. he is looking really good ..

he's gorgeous and he just needs time to RE adjust 😊

Looks like your little homestead is coming together. LGD are so docile but when something comes around that's not supposed to be there that's when they spring into action. They are such neat animals. Nice to have one that's already trained. Your sheep will be double protected with the lama and Blue. Just curious why didn't you buy your LGD as a puppy? Good luck with all your animals. See ya later.

Even with working dogs you must be kind!! You wake up.

Wow huge!

akbash's are crazy. i mean it. they can keep good care of the family they are with or the herd if you have one. but strangers. no man. kangals go a lot of softer to intruders, give them time to relax and to pack their shit and gtfo. akbash don't have that patience. edit: and blue is probably sick from the road trip at the back. that's normal.

I feel so sorry for the dog. It seams he has arthritis and he is in pain. I hope they take care of him and give him love. This other Guy the Seller obviously had no mentally connection to him.

Hi!Came over from Justin's channel and subscribed.That to have been traumatic on Blue to leave his home.I'm anxious to follow his progress in the next video.I worked for veterinarians many years.Although choke collars are alright walking a dog,they are extremely dangerous to leave on a dog unattended.I know of one situation where this was left on a dog and the owner came home and found their dog dead hanging from the fence.He had tryed to jump the fence and caught the choke collar.

Great pick on dog breed

I have had Akbash dogs for 20 years. Unfortunately, I lost my boy a few years ago. The solution to your problem is simple. GET A PUPPY! It does not have to be a guard/protection dog. He needs a companion....It will change his personality quickly. I can't believe you have not done this. Get a German Shepard or a cocker spaniel! It does not matter. Even a mutt would work. Lastly, get a female.

How is Blue doing today? A bit more happy I hope?

Hip tenderness exhibited in Blue? Big dogs are prone to hip problems, especially Retrievers, and Blue looks like he's got a lot of Retriever in him (classic block head). Oddly passive and timid. Hard to change families and social groups at 6 years old for a dog.

Something was wrong about this. Dog was limping. Most people noticed something was out about this exchange.

I grew up on a large cattle ranch, so used to dogs being work dogs and living most of their life outside, but this dog seems terribly subdued, even sad. We would have washed him off after tying into a fox and check him out. I hope that he gets some tender loving care at his new home.

When someone is trying to sell you a dog in the parking lot out of the back of his car walk away. The Akbash seems fine but he is already old, the hip issues people talk about is common for these large breeds especially when they get older. The dog needed to get used to his change in environment that is why he seemed unsure also. They are also a very relaxed breed unless there's a threat.

Blue wants to go back his homeland Turkey.

Years ago, but still sad to see a grown dog just given to another family as if he didn’t had ties to the previous one.

10 is the new 6 I guess. Do the sheep get to graze?

can't wait to see your next video on him to see how he is adjusting. were you worried because of his age and possible bad habits that you might have to take care of?

Akbahs most probably brought from S.Siberia by West Turks as it's home town in Turkey is at first settlement of Ottoman familiy called Eskişehir .Akbash means White head in Turkish . Dog looks badly treated and so scared to dead

haha, I remember the video where Tess showed you how super easy it is to catch that llama ;-)

this was so cool

Nice video, he'll settle in

Nice big dog but he looks older than 6 but i dont know if the breed is long lived maybe he is just a chilled dog !

I'm not a homesteader yet, but I have the same problem managing my cat as you do with Penny (lol). I have to break out a favorite toy to move the cat to another room sometimes. Is there something that would entice a llama?

There's a video of a family who bought one young LGD for their farm and the young dog attacked a cow giving birth...I think the idea is to start with an older dog that will teach and discipline younger dogs. edited out sheep for cow and added link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLOjbMSknd_FYoU.html

he looks 10+ to me.

Let me say this, he was not well cared for..Yes i have been to school for the care of LARGE dog.s..(Nav)..Bet he had to eat the fox...His food should not be left out where the others can eat it...Glad you have him.......