I'll do Maremma. I've had them since 2001, made the mistakes, learned a few tricks from them, and since 2006 raise and condition them to become turnkey predator control teams. I serve on the board of directors as well as serving the general public through converting a 'rescue' into a viable predator control dog, counsel breeders and the clients and provide startup consulting services. I rarely let puppies go, preferring to send them out as part of a pair or a team, and so I have a lot of pics over the years but most of them include other animals in the pics with them. I'll have to wade through my files looking for pics that will allow me to crop out the undesirables, lol. I have two pair ready to go now so can make sure to take such pics as can meet the needs of this forum's breed pages, too as I'm taking pics for ads.
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TheGoldenFarm5
Overrun with beasties
This is I’m Pyrenees puppy. She is now about 4 months old.
Her name is Bella
Her name is Bella
drdoolittle
True BYH Addict
My 5 year old Great Pyrenees and her pups, whose father is a red fawn Anatolian shepherd (at 9 weeks old).
Red is Cara (female).
White/tan is Hondo (male).
They are now about 12 weeks old and between 40-50 lbs!
Momma is a great LGD....has already scared off vultures/raccoons/opossums.
Pups are already displaying wonderful LGD behaviors.....Cara ADORES the mini horse and goats, Hondo often stands watch over the livestock when Cara is off playing.
Red is Cara (female).
White/tan is Hondo (male).
They are now about 12 weeks old and between 40-50 lbs!
Momma is a great LGD....has already scared off vultures/raccoons/opossums.
Pups are already displaying wonderful LGD behaviors.....Cara ADORES the mini horse and goats, Hondo often stands watch over the livestock when Cara is off playing.
AmberLops
Herd Master
They're adorable!
Daxigait
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Maremmas pup of mine Shamar close to three months one on a Friday rushed out and one on a wet day all flat
Lcampbell1515
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I love the Pyrenees. They are great with people and other dogs but they do their job for anything they feel doesn't fit in that category. I've also found they can sense when someone has bad intentions and they will be defensive accordingly. They are smart and trainable IF they feel like it's necessary which is the only downside. We have a male Pyrenees which had to be neutered because he was part of an oops litter and had back leg problems and a Pyrenees-Antolian Shepard mix who is awesome.
Pyrenees/Anti
We have a Pyrenees/Antolian/Karakachan mix. She's a little more people focused than we want her to be but she stays with our goats and won't leave their pasture unless they do.
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Fishychix
Loving the herd life
What would be an “average” price for a LGD? I have a five year plan to get our current place sold and moved onto a few acres. I know next to nothing about LGDs. I plan on having some goats and/or sheep and fowl. Keeping up with chickens and my rabbitry and plan on adding turkeys and ducks, at least. Maybe a donkey and a few cattle. It really depends on how much property we will be able to afford. Im hoping at least 5-10 acres.
I do realize there really won’t be an average price really, but an idea would be appreciated.
TIA
I do realize there really won’t be an average price really, but an idea would be appreciated.
TIA
peteyfoozer
Herd Master
I would be careful who you buy from. I prefer all my dogs to be purebred so I know exactly what to expect from them, and I pay the extra $ it costs to be sure parents were OFA' etc. At the very least, be sure both parents are working dogs.
I would guess anywhere from $800-$3000 for an LGD puppy. Think about how much your herd is worth, then decide what you can afford for a dog. Also, have a good mentor. You can't just throw pups in with livestock and expect them to work, as they are puppies for a long time, regardless of their size. Expect to wait 18 mo to 2 years before trusting with livestock unsupervised
Also, 5 acres is small for an LGD, not because they require lots of room, but because close neighbors can be a problem. Barking is their first line of defense, and they tend to do a lot of it...a farm dog, like an English Shepherd might serve you better
peteyfoozer
Herd Master
Ugh. I just noticed when that was posted 
Ridgetop
Herd Master
You are so right to advise to spend money wisely on buying a well-bred dog from a responsible and knowledgeable breeder. Too many people jump at the Craigslist ads that say LGDs because the price is cheap without checking on background. Then they are disappointed and angry when the dog doesn't work properly. Kind of like hiring a kid from a biology class to be a doctor! LOL
I agree with getting purebreds from good breeders then you know what to expect. Crossing different LGD breeds gives you puppies that could follow either parent's inherited DNA. Crossing Pyrs - known to be wanderers - with Anatolians or Kangals - often having a sharper temperament - won't give you a stay-at-home friendly dog. Instead, you could get a sharp tempered dog that wanders and bites.
I agree with getting purebreds from good breeders then you know what to expect. Crossing different LGD breeds gives you puppies that could follow either parent's inherited DNA. Crossing Pyrs - known to be wanderers - with Anatolians or Kangals - often having a sharper temperament - won't give you a stay-at-home friendly dog. Instead, you could get a sharp tempered dog that wanders and bites.
