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.
Working livestock guard dog puppies were born March 27,. 2011
Pinto boy
Fawn/black mask girl
"Beyla"
Fawn boys
Fawn bother and sister
Pinto sisters
Mother and son April 16, 2011
Pretty fawn girl
Fawn boy
Beyla
April 19, 2011
Fawn girl - Beyla's buddy
Fawn boy.
Fawn sister
Tex Boy
Beyla
Fawn brother
Pinto sister
Laura's Fawn girl with black muzzle
Heather's boy will guard white tail deer in Louisiana
Another fawn brother.
Mother and babies. When the pups are older, they will be introduced to the sheep and goats.
April 27, 2011
Edie Amy
Pinto girl
Fawn boy and pinto sister
Left to right - Laura's fawn girl, Tex, pinto girl, fawn boy, fawn girl
Heather's Pinto boy
Laura's Black muzzle fawn sister
Beyla's buddy, Boo
Beyla at the top
Pinto girl and brother
Pinto boy
Mom and pups
Four fawn brothers (Richard's fawn boy, second from left) Michelle's boy is all the way to the right
Boo and Heather's boy
Fawn boys
L to R - Beyla, Karl, Tex, Pinto sister
May 3, 2011 puppy boy on puppy toy - Michelle's boy
Edith "Edie" Amy
Michelle's boy has the full stripe up his face
Richard's boy Karl at the top
May 11, 2011
May 11, 2011 - first vaccination - Intervet Progard DPV wormed with Pyrantel Pamoate (2-4-6) weeks
May 19, 2011 - coccidiosis prevention/treatment Ponazuril at weaning/stress period
May 25, 2011 - second vaccination Intervet Progard DPV wormed with Pyrantel Pamoate 8 weeks
June 1, 2011 - heartworm prevention - flea prevention
These pups are all in their new homes. On occasion, there are more pups, depending upon other ranchers' needs. Email for information and availability.
