Science

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Got off very lucky

Complacency and a sprinkle of over confidence can have a special result when dealing with the wild leopard. Fortunately my Dogos performed their function perfectly and prevented the leopard from inflicting any serious damage. His unquestionable intention was to kill me - evident by the determined look in his eyes.

Physical form

Of the numerous factors that influence the breeding selection in a kennel, hunting terrain is certainly prominent. 

The physical construction of a hound results in his ability to triumph over the numerous obstacles mother nature presents on every hunt. 

An appropriate construction will assist the hound with mastering his scent following task comfortably. Poor muscle strength, lung capacity, foot design and sufficient length of neck will result in an unbalanced quota of perseverance being directed and just remaining in the race.

Of course diet and conditioning are imperative, a focus on matching physical construction to terrain is fundamental to repeated success.

Xosha Bushveld hounds are selected for functioning in such terrain as depicted by the pictures below, the result is an ease of operation in flatter topography and softer ground types.

Bushpig

“No settled family or community has ever called its home place an “environment.” None has ever called its feeling for its home place “biocentric” or “anthropocentric.” None has ever thought of its connection to its home place as “ecological,” deep or shallow. The concepts and insights of the ecologists are of great usefulness in our predicament, and we can hardly escape the need to speak of “ecology” and “ecosystems.” But the terms themselves are culturally sterile. They come from the juiceless, abstract intellectuality of the universities which was invented to disconnect, displace, and disembody the mind. The real names of the environment are the names of rivers and river valleys; creeks, ridges, and mountains; towns and cities; lakes, woodlands, lanes roads, creatures, and people. - Author unknown

Obediance

 

 

Obedience is the cornerstone to a competent hound pack. There is no short cut to time spent in various environments under numerous conditions. Discipline is effectively absorbed over time and repetition. Without the complete system of development under a controlled and constant command, starting at puppy stage, the hound cannot be expected to reach full potential and be an asset to the pack.

 

 

Leopard land

Of the entire near pristine wilderness areas, Private ownership accounts for more than double of State owned area. When viewed from this perspective it is blatant how important the citizen contribution to conserving fauna and flora is. Land use models that allow private owners to hold back the ever increasing demand for natural resources and food security are fundamental to the conservation of wild land. On top of the list for the least ecological impact is trophy hunting. Fewer infrastructures are required in order to generate comparatively large revenue. The cost, by no means trivialised, are the lives of select animals. Like in nature the magnified view of the life/death cycle is remorseful………………but the view of the entire system is beautiful.