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Livestock Guardian Dogs

We are now raising the fourth generation of livestock guardian dogs that have been with our family and our farm since 2014. We started with Leo, our gigantic and gigantic-hearted Pyrenees-Anatolian male, and Gracie, another Pyr-Anatolian mix whose gracious and protective personality blessed everyone she came into contact with. Out of their two litters we kept just one male, Boaz. He has moved with us from Oklahoma, to Nebraska, to Montana, always adaptable, always loving, always kind. And he is the best chicken guardian ever! We’re pretty sure he snuggles up to the hens when no one is looking.

We found the perfect match for him in Amerie, a Maremma-Kangal-Boz Shepherd mix who brought fierce protectiveness, playfulness and excellent mothering to the mix. Boaz and Amerie’s first litter was born November, 2020, with subsequent litters in 2022 and 2023. Those pups have gone on to work as guardians for sheep, poultry, children, and property, as well as being dedicated companions and hiking partners. We are so thankful to continue to be in touch with many of the owners who have bought puppies from us and who share their successes (like chasing a bear getting a little too close to the house and kids up a tree!) and their joyful moments with us through pictures, videos and texts.

2026 brought our first Texas litter out of Wise (son of Amerie and Boaz) and Lucy, a Sarplaninac/Pyrenees cross born on a Washington ranch but raised with us since she was a young pup.

Scroll down to see pictures and read more about each of our dogs!

Why Livestock Guardian Dogs?
There is no way around it: we could not do what we do without the skills and dedication of our dogs.

Guardian dogs are an important part of most small ruminant operations, but for our sheep and our operation, they are absolutely critical while we are providing targeted grazing services away from our home farm. In Montana, most of our grazing (7+months) took place on leased land away from our home farm, and we 100% relied on our dogs' guardian skills to keep them safe from mountain lions, black bears, grizzly bears, coyotes and a host of other threats. While they're currently stationed at home here on our property in Texas, the sheep still need protection from coyotes, aerial predators, mal-intentioned humans and domesticated dogs.

Our dogs are on patrol night and day, living with the sheep and bonding deeply with them. They most often work in pairs and inexperienced dogs are matched with more-experienced mentors to teach them the ropes.

As strange as it may sound, our dogs not only protect our sheep, they also protect predators. This was especially true in Montana where keeping native carnivores in their native habitat is an ongoing challenge due to population growth and development. Livestock guardian dogs present a strong deterrent in advance of an attempted depredation or attack, thereby minimizing the chances that a predator will have to be put down or removed from an area due to an unfortunate interaction with domesticated livestock. If predators never have a chance to prey on our sheep, then they will not become conditioned to using them as a food source and will be forced to hunt wild prey in their natural habitat.

We are constantly humbled and awed by the deep history of protection and bonding bred into the genes of these very special livestock guardian breeds. It is a privilege and a joy to work with them on a daily basis, as partners and friends.

Meet Our Dogs

Boaz

11-year-old Anatolian Shepherd/Pyrenees Male

Amerie

7-yr-old Maremma/Kangal Female

Caliber

7-yr-old Sarplaninac male

Wise

5-yr-old Pyr/Anatolian/Maremma/Kangal

Greta

5-yr-old Pyr/Anatolian/Maremma/Kangal

Benaiah

5-yr-old Pyr/Anatolian/Maremma/Kangal

Boaz is the father of Amerie's two litters of pups, and is our remaining genetic link to his amazing parents, Leo and Gracie. We are so pleased to be continuing his line of traits through to another generation. He is our steadfast chicken guardian, although he was raised with goats and spends many of his days with our sheep, as well. Trustworthy, gentle, always looking for love and a good petting, he has shown us his adaptability and consistency through his ability to adjust to numerous moves and work environments. Although his build has always been on the lanky side, he is also incredibly strong and powerful. We value Boaz's demeanor, kindness, and wisdom and are thrilled to see that these traits were passed down to his first litter of pups.

Protective mother, devoted guardian, rambunctious life-lover. Amerie's name is Germanic in origin and denotes one who is brave, powerful and full of vigour. We think that suits her to a t! Amerie has whelped two litters and we couldn't be more impressed with her mothering abilities and the quality of the pups out of her and Boaz. She is built long and strong with a powerful front end. Her coloring and build are characteristic of the Kangal breed; in looking at her you would never guess she's half Maremma.

Caliber came to us from the same farm our first flock of sheep came from. He was a year old when we got him, but already had the guarding skills and demeanor of a much more experienced dog. He is unshakeable in his commitment to his sheep, and absolutely adores lambs! He is usually everyone's favorite dog on the ranch, those sweet eyes along with his charming personality seem to make everyone fall in love with him. He is a gentle giant and loves having visitors to his pastures, but if the wrong person steps foot across the fence, his tail stops wagging and he lets you know you've crossed the line. We could not ask for a better guardian than this one; we are so grateful for him.

Wise earned his name at a young age and is certainly living up to it. He is maturing into our most trusted LGD from last year's litter and will likely be the sire of the next generation of dogs on our ranch. He is the largest of the pups we kept and we joke that he got all of the Maremma and Pyrenees genes since you can barely see a trace of Anatolian or Kangal in him! He spent most of his training time last summer with Caliber and that only helped to solidify the most positive of his traits: devotion to guarding, discernment, a calm demeanor and readily obedient. We can't wait to see what this next year brings in his growth and development as a guardian!

Greta was one of Amerie's puppies from the November, 2021, litter. Since she was a tiny puppy she has been a serious and focused guardian, always watching and taking note of what's going on. She spent her first season working and learning alongside her mom and since then has willingly adapted to whatever we have asked her to do. She is one of our most flexible dogs who we routinely move between groups and use for special situations. She and Caliber are also often paired together. Very sweet, intensely watchful, and ready to protect her sheep at a moment's notice, Greta is a wonderful addition to our lineup of dogs.

Benaiah was also one of Amerie's puppies from the November, 2021, litter. He left as a young pup with a family that absolutely adored him, but when they faced with a family emergency and an unexpected move less than a year later, they decided to bring him back to us. Benaiah never developed a love for sheep or goats, but over time has turned into the gentlest, most trustworthy poultry guardian we could ask for (just like his dad!) He faithfully guards our flock, and only occasionally takes a few eggs for himself. Benaiah is a striking dog with a thick, beautiful coat and a powerful build (and a lot of playful energy!)

Lucy

2 yr old Sarplaninac/Pyrenees cross

Lucy came to us from a sheep operation near Yakima, WA. Not one, but two of her siblings were chosen by us to accompany two different pups from 2023's litter to their new homes when customers decided they wanted pairs and not singles. We were so impressed with them we had to get one for ourselves! Lucy is fun-loving and loyal, has a heart of gold and is one of the best puppies we've had the privilege of training. She whelped her first litter in December, 2025, out of Wise.