Our Livestock Guardians

We were very fortunate early on to discover the Maremma Sheepdog. The coyotes are plentiful in our area and our girls keep them at bay! They take their job very seriously. They are affectionate and extremely loyal to us and to the herd, but will definitely take care of any intruders! We started with Maremmas and a Maremma-Komondor cross.

Just Kiddin Boer Goat Ranch

Here is s a little information about the breed:

The Maremma Sheepdog belongs to the stock of the large White Dogs of central Europe. Maremma Sheepdogs have a history in Italy that can be traced back over 2000 years. They were already described by the Roman Varrone (116 B.C.) in Rerum Pastoralis.

The Maremma Sheepdog is a majestic white dog, of a large size and a rustic appearance. They are strong, active, and for their size, very lithe. They are a working dog and need a job to keep them occupied. Their function has been to guard the flock and property of the shepherd for millennia, even in situations where man is not present. Maremma Sheepdogs are devoted to their master but treat them as an equal and a friend. They are affectionate with people they know. Always treat a Maremma fairly and they will turn into an indispensable guardian angel for your stock, your farm and your family.

 
      
 

 

John & Lynda Dodd
Just Kiddin' Ranch
Sealy, TX

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