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    I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch
    I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch
    I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch
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    I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch

    By Catherine Stier and Francesca Rosa

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    Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it’s up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators. But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlbert Whitman & Company
    Release dateApr 6, 2020
    ISBN9780807516676
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    Catherine Stier

    Catherine Stier is the author of more than 20 children's books including the Science Makes it Work picture book series and the Kirkus star-reviewed A Dog's Day chapter book series. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy and has served as a magazine writer, newspaper columnist, and writing instructor. Stier resides in San Antonio, Texas.

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      I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch - Catherine Stier

      Chapter 1

      Home on the Ranch

      I am dozing in sweet prairie grass when I see it: a quick flash of black and white fur streaks past me.

      I jerk my head up from my paws.

      What in thunder…

      Then I settle myself. I know who that is. There’s no mistaking that lightning-fast blur of energy—that’s Sweep, another working dog on this ranch. Sweep and I don’t hang out much, but I guess we respect each other well enough. Like me, Sweep tends to the sheep, but our jobs are very different.

      My name is Jax. I’m a Great Pyrenees, but my job title is livestock guardian dog. That’s what I’ve heard Gail, the human ranch owner, tell visitors. Like the other guardian dogs on this ranch, I rest a lot during the day. Mostly, I nap close by the sheep I guard. I may look slow next to Sweep. But when there’s a predator—any animal that aims to make a meal of my sheep—I’m as quick as I need to be.

      Sweep, on the other paw, is a border collie. She’s a herding dog and works as a team with Gail. Together, they move the sheep from one side of the ranch to another.

      Whenever Sweep shows up, I know it’s time for the sheep—and me—to get a move on. Slowly, I raise my big, furry body and stretch.

      Gail gives me a pat as she walks past in her boots and big hat.

      Then I feel two smaller hands ruffle my fur.

      Hey there, Jax. Did you miss me?

      I’d know that voice, that smell anywhere. It’s Colton, a young human. He must be visiting the ranch today. Colton buries his face in my thick white fur and gives me a squeeze. Colton is great kid, always kind and friendly. I might not put up with anything from predators, but Colton can hug me all he wants. I don’t mind.

      Grandma, can Jax stay with us at the house tonight? Colton asks. Please? I bet he’d like to watch a dog movie with me.

      Grandma is one of Gail’s names, but only Colton calls her that.

      Gail shakes her head. I know Jax is a sweetheart, Colton. And I know he’s your favorite. But that gentle giant wouldn’t be happy in the house when his flock is out here, she says. Those sheep are his real family. He needs to be with them and the other guardian dogs. You know that.

      Colton sighs and gives me one more hug. I nuzzle my head against his shoulder to show

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