1. I never thought we would ever participate in a dog show, but heard that shepherds were meeting from all over the country at Bran (yes, where said castle is situated associated with Bram Stoker's novel!) and this would be a great opportunity to do some networking. #Transylvania
2. There was lots of networking with people that we would not ordinarily meet with their beautiful dogs. #UCHR#Transylvania
4. Mioritic puppy, Romanian Raven (Corb), Bucovina shepherd and Câine ciobănesc bălan. #UCHR#Transylvania
5. Romanian raven (corb) shepherd dogs are a very popular breed for protecting livestock. Intelligent, strong and fast over ground. #UCHR#Transylvania#Romania#Bran
19. Altercation between two male Ciobanesc Romanesc Corbs (Romanian Raven Shepherd Dogs). This was the showring entrance/exit, a pinch point where LGD's were encroaching on interpersonal space.
1. Scything grass by hand is an art, but unfortunately this is slowly being replaced by mechanisation. This farmer sharpened his blade regularly and kept his stone in a holster on his belt for easy access. #sustainability#grass#farming#Transylvania#scythe#hay
1. "Until the cows come home" At one point the herd became quite orderly following this leader along the centre of the road. The queue of cows extended all the way back to that pink gate in the distance. #cows#dairy#farming#Transylvania
2. Note the white stork's nest to the right of the photo. Hard to see at this distance but there is a stork crouched in that nest.
3. Most villagers have a cow in this village each morning they let them out from their barns and onto the street to join the village herd. A herdsman then takes care of them whilst they graze on communal meadows (for a small fee).