She's a house dog, and although she has been known to steal a crust of bread off the counter, she generally behaves indoors.
Here she is chasing an antelope. She's the golden, cougar-like blur on the left.
This antelope was all by herself and kept coming back to the little valley where we were riding. Daisy would chase her briefly, then return. One time, Daisy chased the antelope over a hill, and when our dog came back, the antelope was chasing her!
Here's the (poor quality, I'm sorry to say) video:
In the first second, the antelope is following Daisy. Then, as the antelope catches up, Daisy appears to lunge at it. Very quickly, the antelope outpaces our girl.
We realized at that point that something unusual was going on. We put Daisy on a leash to prevent chasing and watched from a distance. The antelope stayed close but remained wary. We decided she must have a baby hidden nearby, so we left so she could return to her motherly mission.
About a week later, we went back to that valley, with Daisy contained, and saw an antelope with twin babies running over a hill.
This post was named a "top contender" for David Mcmahon's Post of the Day.
For more camera critters, click here.
Daisy is one cool dog. Great pictures of the elk and antelope. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteShe's a beautiful dog! What great shots!
ReplyDeleteYour dog is really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy dog does not chase antelopes but little birds /but invaine).
I saw your post on the caves in the mountains - oh wow!!!! That's tooo fascinating! Oh my God, I'm overwhelmed.
These are spectacular photos I enjoyed immensely
ReplyDeleteOh wow, any dog would love to be Daisy! What a life ;-)
ReplyDeleteHahaha, yes, my dog CAN dress herself: black socks and a bra :))))
ReplyDeleteI just watched the movie. Your dog is very fast! But of course, no chance to catch the antelope.
ReplyDeleteYou should see my dog chasing blackbirds under the bushes, and the blackbirds mocking the dog. Flying up at the last moment, sitting down on a tree just above my poor dog and sneering down on her. Doggy yapping at the bird, the bird SMILING down on her.
My dog loves this game :)
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this story and the photos with it, it's been a joy :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the face-off shot of Daisy and the elk.
ReplyDeleteDaisy is a very elegant lady! I just want to hug her! Thanks for sharing these great photos.
ReplyDeletePlease check out my camera critter:
http://eightymphmom.blogspot.com/2009/02/camera-critters.html
Oh my gosh!!! What amazing experiences! I would love to have seen an elk or an antelope in person. Daisy is really cool!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool, that you've got a place to ride "where the deer and the antelope play"
ReplyDeleteTink *~*~*
NEW at My Mobile Adventures *~*~* :
Of Mice and Mutts - Disney’s Flower and Garden Festival
Wow great shots. Loved the story and video. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for visiting me.
ReplyDeleteDaisy is an all around dog. That must have been something to see.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Daisy is beautiful! She reminds me of our lab, Annie, who's also a house dog but loves to get out in the wild. lol
ReplyDeleteHeh...our own lab woudln't go anywhere near wildlife. He's a chicken.
ReplyDeleteI played CC twice today at Rattitude and My Ordinary Things
Hey Girl---you talk just like ME... I love the way you said GREAAAAAAAT on the video... HA HA...
ReplyDeleteWe have new computers--and have spent most of today getting them all set up. It will probably take another day or two. BUT-they are WONDERFUL--and faster than lightning.
Have a great Sunday.
Hugs,
Betsy
that was a beautiful pictorial indeed! coincidentally even i have posted my dog's profile today!
ReplyDeleteInteresting, and I loved the video. Talk about putting on the turbo charger. Daisy's pretty fleet of paw too!
ReplyDeleteDaisy is quite a friend! And very brave!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like the spirit of the chase. Fascinating photos and footage featuring where the elk and the antelope play! You've sure got a cool dog.
ReplyDeleteI love the shot of Daisy and the elk checking each other out
ReplyDeleteJanie: What fun shots and I enjoyed the vedio.
ReplyDeleteNow that is pretty cool how she interacts with wildlife. Movie clip i think is pretty good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dog! Darby the Golden Retriever would run for his life!
ReplyDeleteCraig
Daisy is a cutie...looks just like our Roscoe.
ReplyDeletewhat a great clip. what amazing speed!
ReplyDelete& I can tell Daisy is a sweet girl too.
How nice to hear about the antelope's family. Wish Daisy many more moments that she must find thrilling!
ReplyDeleteDaisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do!
ReplyDeleteJanie - thank you for your very kind comment about the interview. I;m so glad you liked it.
Oh wow, I should have scrolled down a little further to find these lovely photos. The video was very interesting, would have loved to see the mum with two babies.
ReplyDeleteAhhh.. So Daisy is the Lab you mentioned in my comments! She's beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteHow great! I am not sure how my girl Maddie would do if she encountered an elk or an antelope!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a blessed and happy dog!
reminds me of anarticle l read yesterday, l shall go try 'dig' it it had me barking!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Love Daisy and what great shots!!
ReplyDeleteOver from David's . . .congrats on being on the list!