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Breeders since 2001! IYAK/WHYC registered, NO Hybrids, tame & gentle yaks

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6-2021 Herd bull Thor at 10yrs. old

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Thor and his harem of young & old Our girl Yarrow can carry a lot! Those little calves just love Mike! Papa Thor meets new son with mama Yarrow nearby
Lynda & Mike Gehring
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Colorado Springs, CO, 80908
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4 outside runs

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parking in front of yak corral

parking in front of yak corral

4 inside runs

4 inside runs

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raised rubber matts

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dogs out and about

We have 4 indoor/outdoor runs, the inside runs are 5.5’x 8’. The inside is heated and very well insulated so it stays nice and cool in the summer. Each run has its own doggy door and a 32”x 35” dog bed that sits on black rubber stall mats. There is an inside covered gutter that runs the length of the building (32’) so it is easy to clean up any accidents. There is a radio on at all times and automatic night lights when dark.The inside runs also have removable divider walls so multiple dogs from the same home can have more room. 

The outside runs are 8’x 14’ and have doors between them that can be opened up for more room per dog, or let family dogs be together at times. The ground outside is pea gravel over wire mesh and landscape fabric.  There are raised platforms for laying on as well as pavers to walk on from doggy door to outside run door. The outdoor area is permanently covered, and shade slats are in the majority of the chain link for sun and wind block. 

Food bowls, water bowls and beds will be provided by us, but you can bring your own if you want. The owner must provide dog food in sealed containers and no raw diets will be ‘prepared’ by us. We do have a small frig for canned food, yogurt, etc… We can give medications (need to be in RX bottle) and supplements and you are welcome to bring treats and toys. Proof (hard copy) must be provided that the dog/dogs are current on the following shots…Rabies, Distemper, Parvo & Bordetella.

Dogs that behave good and are not aggressive can comingle with dogs from other families during the day on the 2 acres fenced in with field fence (47”). Dogs that are aggressive to humans or other dogs will have to remain in the kennels as well as those who would attempt to dig under the field fence or climb over it. Those dogs will not be invited back. 



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