Guardians of Pipe and Slipper Farm

We have these two dogs at The Pipe and Slipper. Abby and Meika. They are Japanese Akitas. I have read that they may be the most ancient dog breed on earth.
This is a photo Nelly took in Killarney.

When we are at home people often ask why wild animals don't come eat our chickens, turkey's, rabbits and goats. I am sure that these dogs must prevent this. There is a pack of coyotes, bears, fishers and even some wolves that all live nearby yet they don't come near our domestic animals. Hats off to these beautiful dogs. They know what their job is and they do it.

There are two dogs in this picture, not counting John.

Some Akitas can occasionally change colour to blend in with their surroundings.