Hi everyone,
I must admit, I had a bit of a bumpy road coming here. I was originally introduced to the Tamaskan by way of Rightpuppy Kennel's website, but really...they have 5-6 litters on the ground at a time and they breed every single one of their females on each heat. That surpasses red flag...I think it might even surpass neon sign!

So anyway, I decided to give the breed the benefit of the doubt and come find out what the real Tamaskan is all about. And wow, am I ever glad I did. You all have such beautiful dogs (and such amusing stories). I can only hope to have one so lovely someday.

Note to Blustag: I wasn't so sure about this breed after I saw the other site, but reading some of your posts has really made me smile. You ooze with everything a breeder should be. Cudos on breeding such wonderful dogs!

I've been fascinated with wolves for around forever, but after talking to some people who work in rescue for wolf-hybrids...well, I realized that was NOT for me. Let's just say this breed is a god-send for anyone who loves wolves enough not to want to imprison one.

Anyway, anything anyone has to tell a hopefully near-far future owner of a Tamaskan would be welcome! Or just stop by to say hello, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks all, and have a wonderful evening (or morning, or afternoon).

Welcome

Welcome to the forum!

I lived in Calgary for 3 years when I was younger and would love to go back someday... beautiful country - I'll never forget Banff / Lake Louise... gorgeous place.

Thanks

Yeah, I'm in Ontario currently, but I've visited Calgary. We spent an entire day walking and driving through the mountains. It was wonderful. As you said, an absolutely beautiful land.

Welcome! I hope you find everythin you need to on the forum and if you don't just ask

About an hour from London, maybe two. It's hard to say. I'm about a half hour west of Toronto though. =)

And no, when I was in Calgary I was visiting friends and we didn't see the stampede. I'm not sure if this was because it wasn't on then (this was several years ago) or if it was because they weren't interested. We spent a day in the mountains and several days visiting little towns, the countryside, Banff, etc. It was absolutely wonderful and I'd love to go again someday. Unfortunately, I'm still in school. Perhaps when I finish though. I'd love to travel. (the UK is heading my list right now)

PS. it's hard to say because it's been a while since I've gone to London. I do drive to Stratford quite regularly though, and that's an hour and a half. I love it there too =)

Hello and welcome! Glad you took the time to visit us.

Welcome to the forum,
I grew up in Detroit Michigan and traveled over the border many times to visit Windsor. Now we live in North Carolina and nowhere near RightPuppyFarms.

=S I wish that place would...grrr. I was looking into Dobermans with a friend (for her) for a while last year and we came across a lot of disparaging posts (on another forum, obv) about a certain kennel. That's what clued me into Rightpuppy Kennels. When I looked at their site, I saw alllllll the signs - they don't even screen buyers!!! It's like buying a table off of e-bay, except the table's alive and what if the buyer isn't a dog person...what if it's a whim or a silly gift, or someone gets sick?

Who are they going to go to? The rescues have enough to deal with without people churning out puppies for no reason except to make more money! Creating a breed, breeding to keep a breed alive...all that I can understand. Money, well, I can understand I guess, but I cannot and will not accept that. It's an excuse (and a damned lame one), not a reason.

Sorry. Anyway, North Carolina, hmm? That'd be quite a drive for me, but closer than Europe. =P You guys are breeders, yes? Are you actively breeding now or are you still in the planning-waiting stages?

Welcome! Welcome!
Ooo, one of our favorite places is Algonquin Provincial Park. I filmed the wolves there for my thesis film. I bet you get up there often. I'm jealous--you're a lot closer than we are

Oh you've all got me going now Im going to have to organise another trip over

Bring your dogs? =) Come on, at least one. =P Haha, kidding, no pressure, though it would be amazing.

Oh, if there's a kennel in New York then I might have to contact them to see if they'd mind a visit or five sometime next year. I am dying to meet a Tamaskan in the flesh.

Ah, Algonquin. I know so! many people who have been there. Alas, I haven't yet made the trek. I was hoping to go last year but I ended up sick, so maybe next year or the year after. I'm a little afraid that if I go, I'll never leave.

I do live within about 30-45 minutes of three or four awesome conservation areas. There's one on the escarpment where I take my current dog (6 month old border collie/siberian husky, with possible shepherd heritage - you have noooooo concept of the energy). She lovessss to hike in the forest, but it isn't really hiking since all she wants to do is run run run. It's great fun though. =) Our favorite part so far is climbing the cliff paths. Hiking has been awesome to get her over her fear of running water - pretty much knocked that.

Anyway, I'm actually envious of you! for having been to Algonquin, though in retrospect it's only a couple hours from here so I have no excuse. I'm thinking once my pupper is a little more developed we'll go on an extended hike there. I'd also like to try the Bruce Trail. There's a nice section nearby about three or four hours long, and someday we're going to go all the way. 450 mile hike!!! I think we both need to grow up a little before we try that though. =)

Sounds great. I have relatives all over so when I go visit with someone I generally hire an RV and we go holidaying with them which then involves travelling all over the place so I have been lucky to see most of Canada and USA. I never tire though and my next trip planned is over to Alaska. I have Alaskan Malamutes and Huskies so will be visiting as many kennels/owners as I can fit in. My favorite place has to be The Rocky Mountain Range though. Have spent many a happy time riding through the foothills but always worried about bears on trails. In Finland where I lived it was the wolves when out with my dogs Glad to get back to UK really where it is totally safe to walk dogs in forests haha.

Sorry its late but welcome to the forum

Kaz

aww that sounds so amazing!!! wolves really are beautiful...and haunting. they're just so wild looking, and while I love it, I'd never want to try to domesticate one (yet another reason to love the tamaskan).

-14C ahhaa, in the winter here I'll be wishing it was -14. I remember one year we had a cold snap and it was -35 for two weeks, plus blinding blizzards and freezing rain almost every day. Canada's...interesting. =P If you love the cold and the snow though, well, you can't get better. It's a nice variety of seasons though - winter is cold and summer is hot (or my idea of hot).

I have a couple friends that are really into filming. it's cool you do that. =P a nice marketable skill, and you won't have to rely on your memory for that wonderful experience. Ahhhh, you're making me really really really want to up and head for Algonquin right now. I'll have to make do with the nature trails here for now though. when my pup's old enough...oh the adventures we'll have.