Shefaro Working Livestock Guard Dogs
Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherds
Livestock Guard Dogs - Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, Anatolian x Pyrenees - and livestock - sheep and goats. Please email shefaro@peoplepc.com for information. I have been involved with small livestock, sheep, goats and working livestock guard dogs for almost two decades.
Great Pyrenees - History as a watchdog and herder dating back centuries, the Great Pyrenees is a particularly loving pet, especially with children, and is instinctually protective and loyal. A large dog (males can weigh between 90-125 pounds), the Pyrenees has a relatively small appetite, surprising not only for it's large size but for that the breed loves activity. The Pyr, as it is nicknamed, is obedient and loyal, as well as affectionate and gentle. This intelligent dog makes a very welcome family pet.
Akbash - Native to western Turkey in the region known as the Akbash, and it is primarily used as a Livestock Guardian Dog. They have white fur and the males average 90 pounds in weight.
Anatolian Shepherd Dog - Turkish Livestock Guardian Dog that weighs from 110-150 pounds and live 11-13 years (unusual longevity for giant breeds). A composite breed of Akbash and Kangal Dog.
I did not breed all of these litters at Shefaro. Many came to Shefaro from outlying ranches. I am instrumental in seeing that they are wormed, vaccinated, trained and ready to go to the best homes possible where their lives as working livestock guard dogs will be fulfilled. Some have to fly to new homes while others are picked up at Shefaro. Other ranchers don't necessarily have the time or inclination to manage the litters on their ranches and contact me.
Email for information about working livestock guardian pups.
