Baaahhh or woof? With hair and grass coming out of it's rear end, it might be closer to a yodel...at least.

The sheep part is only expressed in grazing behaviour. He does many interesting vocalizations, included a deep throated woof. I'm letting him enjoy the grass. Its his first spring and it seems to satisfy some urge (the urge to eat fresh shoots of a particular species of grass).

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Chicken, egg, I don't care. I've seen globs of grass accompany diarrhea more times than I care to count.

Sorry, I'm off topic here again and just wanted to say that I certainly hear what you’re saying Michael and haven’t had the experience of the “globs of grass” you’re talking about. I’m sure there are dogs out there with a potential compulsive obsession for the stuff and my somewhat unconcerned attitude is an irresponsible approach to those that may be dealing with these types of issues. For that I apologize. I believe you are correct in advising against it’s consumption.

While we are on the grass topic though I have a bit of a related question. Having just recovered from a nasal assault after fixing the boys dinner with raw tripe tonight I was just wondering about the undigested vegetation in tripe. I know it’s not all grasses and there would be saliva and stomach acids breaking things down, but is there not a small amount of undigested grass in what we’re feeding.

I have also switched from the cans to a raw variety. This stuff: http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv210/wolfpup2227/TripeandtheFlats118.jpg

As a side note, I really like the fact they’ve got a responsible, informative note added at the bottom of each package: “Do not mix with any dry food/kibble”

I constantly ask my dogs "are you canine or bovine?!" watching the 5 of them snatching up the new and sweet spring grass is bizzare, and the removal of the aforementioned grass from hoops that can't quite nip it off themselves, is always a joy!

Danke has never eaten grass.
I almost feel left out.

My Boxers were horrible about it, though.

I had a boxer who liked to chew on bricks........strange dog...

I discourage the grass nibbling not so much because of the grass itself, but because I have no idea what it's been sprayed with.

I suppose in one's own yard you'd know if it was chemical free, but the dog wouldn't. Roadside grass, or grass in parks or somebody else's yard--I don't want my dogs eating that.

I wouldn't worry too much about conventional spays or fertilizers. Most have a half-life that is not even close to being toxic for humans or dogs. The half-life is generally reached after it's first exposure to water including dew that forms overnight, so it's potencey is pretty short lived. A good rule for us, is if it still detectable by smell then be wary, otherwise you should be fine. Organic is another story though. The flower extracts used have no half-life and contain known carcinogens that can be absorbed into the grass or dirt.

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Organic is another story though. The flower extracts used have no half-life and contain known carcinogens that can be absorbed into the grass or dirt.

What are you calling "organic"?

What are these flower extracts, and what are they used for?

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I wouldn't worry too much about conventional spays or fertilizers. Most have a half-life that is not even close to being toxic for humans or dogs. The half-life is generally reached after it's first exposure to water including dew that forms overnight, so it's potencey is pretty short lived. A good rule for us, is if it still detectable by smell then be wary, otherwise you should be fine. Organic is another story though. The flower extracts used have no half-life and contain known carcinogens that can be absorbed into the grass or dirt.

http://www.k911.biz/Petsafety/LawnFertilizerToxicity.htm

I would have to disagree with you Amy, I think there are many that can be. Just because you can't smell it, doesn't mean it isn't there.
Just not something I would not feel comfortable allowing for any number of reasons. JMO.