[quote=Aleksa] They actually do not care that much if dog doesn't bond to its flock as long as the dog doesn't do anything that could harm the sheep. And if that dog tends to be or is a great fighter and wolf killer, then he is the best one for them. That's how it works in the mountains and in the heads of shepherds and that has been their way of stud selection for ages. [/quote] Aleksa - this is a very, very important point that should be discussed and explored further. It is so easy for most of us who have not actually seen the dogs in their natural habitat working for a living, to take them and their temperament for granted. Environments where their life depend on how well they actually do their job. Thanks for the salient reminder. All the best.