Puppies are due in early August and at Calypso’s last vet checkup the vet thinks there will be eight puppies! Calypso is in good health and looks like she is ready to pop. We will keep everyone updated in the coming weeks as things progress. To find out more about our LGD puppies please visitContinue reading “Calypso is Expecting!”
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Embark for Breeders
When we decided to breed our Great Pyrenees one of the first things we looked into was health testing. Health testing is an incredibly important part of breeding because with healthy parents you are more likely to end up with healthy puppies. Many genetic diseases can be passed down from parents to their offspring, andContinue reading “Embark for Breeders”
Fencing and Your LGD
Whether you already have an LGD with a strong desire to wander, you have a puppy, or you are considering an LGD, one of the big conversations you need to have is fencing. All LGD breeds are known to wander, and historically this has been because farmers lived and moved with their sheep. Farmers eitherContinue reading “Fencing and Your LGD”
Kidding and Lambing Season with Your LGD
The next few months mark the beginning of lambing and kidding season. This is an equally exciting and busy time for us farmers. We all love baby animals, and this is one of our favorite times of year. It can also be stressful, particularly if you end up losing a baby or its mother. TheContinue reading “Kidding and Lambing Season with Your LGD”
Beginner Interactions Between Your New LGD and Livestock
Livestock Guardian Dogs in-training should always start off on a leash. It doesn’t matter whether they are an adult LGD that’s been rehomed or rescued, or if it’s a brand-new puppy. Having your LGD on a leash to start out allows you to be in control of the dog. Animals can react fearfully at times,Continue reading “Beginner Interactions Between Your New LGD and Livestock”
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