Livestock Guardian Dogs
Our Great Pyrenees aren't just dogs that live on the farm—they're working members of our farm family.
They spend their days with our livestock, watching over the animals and becoming part of the flock or herd they are with. Over the years, we've learned a lot about what makes a good livestock guardian dog, and we put that experience into raising each litter.
How It Started
We brought our first pair of Great Pyrenees, Remington and Hailey, to the farm in 2019.
We were looking for dogs that could live with our sheep and help protect them from predators. We were amazed at how naturally they took to the job. They bonded with the livestock almost immediately and quickly became an important part of our farm.
They primarily protect our sheep, but they've also learned to watch over our chickens, ducks, cows, pigs, and other animals around the farm.
And somewhere along the way, we fell in love with the breed, too.
Born to Be Guardians
One of the things we love about Great Pyrenees is how naturally protective they are.
Even as young puppies, you can see their instincts developing. We've watched our puppies as they begin paying attention to the livestock and poultry, staying close to them and learning what their job is supposed to be.
Our dogs aren't simply raised around livestock and then sent to a new home. We give them the opportunity to spend time with animals and experience the sights, sounds and routines of a working farm.
They Have a Nurturing Side, Too
Great Pyrenees are known for being protective, but we've also seen a very gentle side to our dogs.
If a young or sick animal needs extra attention, the dogs often stay close by. We've had them keep watch over orphaned lambs, animals that weren't doing well, and mamas in labor.
That nurturing instinct is one of the things that makes them such interesting working dogs.
Our Experience Has Grown
After getting our first two dogs, we eventually added Savannah, Sophie, Charlotte (Sophie and Remington’s daughter), and Yeti to the farm.
Having multiple dogs working together has taught us even more about how they interact with each other, the livestock and the people around them. We've learned that the right temperament matters just as much as their beautiful faces and expressive eyes.
That experience is something we bring into raising our puppies.
Puppies Are Raised on the Farm
Our puppies grow up right here on the farm, around livestock and the everyday activity that comes with farm life.
As they grow, they have opportunities to interact with the other animals when it is safe. We pay attention to their personalities and how they respond to different situations.
Before they leave us, we want them to have a good foundation for their future as livestock guardian dogs.
Finding the Right Home
A Great Pyrenees puppy is a big commitment.
These are large working dogs, and they aren't meant to live their lives in a small space with nothing to do. They have strong guardian instincts and will need room, livestock or property to watch over, and owners who understand what it means to live with a working guardian dog.
Puppies also need continued training and supervision as they mature. A puppy that is wonderful with livestock still needs to learn appropriate boundaries with people, animals and its new surroundings.
Our goal isn't simply to find homes for our puppies. We want to find the right homes for them.
A Word of Caution
Great Pyrenees puppies are adorable. We certainly understand the temptation!
But the fluffy puppy you bring home will eventually become a very large dog with strong instincts and a mind of its own. They can be independent, protective, and sometimes downright stubborn.
They are not the right dog for everyone.
We'd much rather have an honest conversation with someone before they get a puppy than have one of our dogs end up in the wrong situation later.
If you're seriously considering a Great Pyrenees as a livestock guardian, talk to us first. We're happy to tell you what we've learned from raising and working with them.
Our Puppies
We don't advertise our puppies heavily. Most of the families who get one of our puppies find us through this page or by word of mouth.
Because of that, we often have a waiting list, sometimes for the next two litters.
When we have puppies available, we'll contact everyone on the waiting list in the order they were added.
If you'd like to be considered for a future litter, contact us and tell us a little about what you're looking for and what kind of home you have for a Great Pyrenees.
We'd be glad to talk with you.